Cruddy – “Negative World” – [12XU]

Dianthus   12/5/2011   12-inch, A Library

“Negative World” pretty much sums up the theme of this fueled-up punk mix from the band known as Cruddy. Produced by the hands of Hans Zimmerman, this Austin trio creates some ear damage with such bleeding, short tracks as: “History Remains” and “Slow News Day”. A little angry, yet totally moshable, former members of the Uppers, Serious Tracers, Total Abuse and Best Fwends create terror and fear that make you want to put on your riot gear to beat down the things that make you angry and stand up for the things that make you believe in yourself. All in all Cruddy’s angst drums up some post-punk grime and even has some big beat on sticks from Alison Goodman. Well worth a listen and I can only imagine what fun they would be to see live in all their nihilistic glory!

-Dianthus-