Crashdog
Hard Knocks for Hard Heads
Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt
For those of you waiting for Spike Nard to do something musically, the time is up. These guys, who smashed a watermelon Satan head on stage at Cornerstone this year, crank out an energetic street punk style worthy of your listen. Spike sings a pretty clear talk/sing vocal style, and plays a mean harmonica on "Dream So Vain". "Mommy's Little Anarchist" makes a humorous point to those playing the punk game: "You paint circle-A's on the can/ but you still take out the trash/ You hate the government/ but you still accept cash." "Dog Eat Dog" starts out with a cool solo guitar hook, sounding like it was fun to play. "Steal Your Soul" sounds like classic REZ. (Jim Denton did play rhythm guitar on every song...maybe that's why). For ordering info, write Spike Nard at: 4707 N Malden, Chicago IL 60640.