The d.i.y. punk esthetic around the world has many similarities. Most people feel that same push to create real art. People in Europe can empathize with the apathy the U.S. feels. Listening to Gordan Gano’s Army’s s/t bridges whatever gaps between the westerner and those overseas. Even with their cockney accents I had to second guess myself if they were from the states or not.

At first I thought it sounded too much like old Green Day, Kerplunk era. I consider myself an old Green Day connoisseur. The difference was guitar tones. They weren’t overly distorted, they were just really loud, sweet loud. Then the lyrics hit me. The estrangement of growing up and not knowing what to do, the disconnection with friends and the sadness of a relationship destined to fail.

By the end of the album I wanted to be on their side. I want to trust that they are for real. If you like Superchunk, old Green Day, Inbreds, Jets to Brazil, etc. It’s definitely worth a listen. This album can produce a nostalgia of what it was like when I was young and just getting into punk. It’s released on a label out of Buffalo New York called Art of the Underground.

Listening to Gordan Gano’s Army just might help us understand that no matter where we are in the world we can relate to each other on so much.

Record Label:
Art of the Underground

Discussion on Gordon Gano’s Army:
Derek Neuland’s article at Rapid Transit Radio
Plan-It-X Message Board

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