Slick Shoes is a new-school punk band that has released three previous full lengths with Tooth and Nail records. This new self-titled album is also on Tooth and Nail.
Slick Shoes are still going strong with their newest release. Despite some personal changes over the years (the loss of Dale Yob, Jackson, and now Jeremiah) the two original members and the new guys have worked hard to keep things refined. The album sports the typical S.S. sound, plenty of cuts, fast drumbeats, and high vocals. There's not a lot of change from "Waking Up Screaming," but in general there's more catchy songs on this than their last full length. Everyone complains about the slew of hyper-beat punk bands, particularly on Tooth and Nail, but Slick Shoes sets themselves apart from the masses (especially label mates All Wound Up, Hangnail, Undecided etc.) with very well written songs that don't all sound the same. If I was to pick one song to represent the album it would be "Alone" which is great and features among other things a string section. But that's not the only good song, the album is full of them. The only song I didn't particularly like was "Friday Night" which is a cheesy song about a party on Friday night. It stands out against the rest of the album, but don't let that discourage you. One of the songs, "Ten Ways," was previously released on a split with Autopilot Off (formerly Cooter) which was put out on Fueled by Ramen Records. This is a solid release, featuring the Slick Shoes sound you're used to, but with eleven well written new songs.
B+
Other coverage for this album
Art for the Ears 2002Reviewed by Marco PovervestThe decayed look of the digi pack might suggest an album back from the day these guys were crawling around in their diapers. Contrary to this old look is the freshness and excitement Slick Shoes displays through their music. The fourth record from the band contains twelve poppy punk rock tunes that mix catchy song writing with energetic rock and harmonic vocals. This music breathes joy and…The Phantom Tollbooth 2002Reviewed by Jessica HeikoopTooth and Nail's Slick Shoes follows up their previous album (from only last year) Wake Up Screaming with their new self-titled disc - an album full of pure punk rock ear candy from start to finish. With much success over the past year, including a tour with MxPx, and the Tooth and Nail 2001 tour (with Ace Troubleshooter, Calibretto 13 and Rod Laver) they are notably still going strong. Slick…The Phantom Tollbooth 2002Reviewed by Shelby FosterFrom the initial guitar swells of Slick Shoes' self-titled fourth album, the writing is on the wall, and it isn't good. Another plump target for Tooth & Nail's critics: stale pop-punk that celebrates friendship and love using all the tricks of a genre that burnt out years ago. Punk purists are going to pour cold water all over this album's youthful exuberance. But get past the somewhat routine…Garlic Press #6Reviewed by p.r. scottThis is a teenage N.S. punk band, but there is just something different about it. Extremely intricate and complicated melodies. The drums are fast, giving everything a lot of energy. The vocals are a little strange and detracting, but the music is what really carries this project. I look forward to a full length.Similar sounding releases
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