The second CD I plucked from my Gern mystery box had a photo on the cover that, at quick glance, might suggest the CD would include something like Moroccan folk music…my friends, it did not. Not even close.
And although I’m always interested in hearing music from cultures other than my own, what I encountered here was a type of music that hits a real sweet spot for me – early post-punk. There’s lots of angular guitar work, lively bass, and interesting drumming. It’s almost as if Gang of Four and Minutemen had a baby.
The album title generally describes what you’ll hear in the lyrics, but it never gets ponderous, and the energy never lags.
Catalogue number: GERN 054
Band members: Charles Maggio, Dave Milone, Jon Hiltz and Nick Forté
What’s this Gern Blandsten Experience about? Click HERE.