I have previously reviewed a number of releases by DCxPC and Vol 10 is their latest one and features three tracks from Rath And The Wise Guys and two tracks from The Kutoffs!
Let me first recap who DCxPC are. DCxPC is a collaboration that books and releases music from live shows for multiple bands, and although punk is usually my go to genre, these releases are little gems!
So, let’s start with Rath And The Wise Guys. They are a beach, punk, skate rock band from Florida in the United States and, judging by the sounds of this live performance, they love what they do, as they have such an energetic sound.
The guitars are distorted, ferocious and fast, the drumming is frantic and the bass lines that fill in between are just superb.
The vocals are punky yet quite melodic and the lyrics are easily understood, and the back up vocals provide an even punkier sound.
The energy coming from these guys is just extraordinary and, if it wasn’t for the rawness of the music, it would be hard to believe this was being played live.
Totally awesome!
The Kutoffs are another punk band from Florida and consists of Chad 1 on vocals and guitar, Chad 2 on drums, Carlos on bass and Jack on guitar and vocals.
These guys are slightly more melodic than Rath And The Wise Guys but playing them on the same bill made for an awesome gig, I can imagine.
The guitars are still fast with these guys (as all punk bands should be) but there are little respites in the speed during the verses of the tracks, especially the opening one for them, Taking Off.
I never know how punk drummers keep up with the speed of the songs, but Carlos seems to do it with ease for these guys, keeping command of the pace of the track at all times.
The vocals are a little less shouty for these guys but the rawness and attitude is still there, in abundance!
Another great release from DCxPC, featuring two awesome bands. All you punk fans out there, old and new, need to check DcxPC and all the bands they feature out! You will DEFINITELY not be disappointed!
Track Listing
Rath And The Wise Guys
1) Melt My Brain
2) Stiffed
3) Nose Candy
The Kutoffs
4) Taking Off
5) Enjoy The Ride
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