"A cunning and bold sound that breaks all rules that every genre has put forward, making St. Alvia my number one pick for 2007" - PunkRadioCast
"So we liked “A Poet’s Life”, Tim Armstrong’s first solo—and primarily ska/reggae album—which reminded us we love this punk flavored spin on the roots and island sound. But sorry, it wasn’t the kind of pioneering work found on the refreshingly non-punk, self-titled release of the Saint Alvia Cartel, which is bubbling with pop/ska/punk crossover appeal, all with a re-imagining that is totally fresh.
Reminiscent of the frontiers that Big Audio Dynamite’s Megatop Phoenix broke through, TSAC are fearless in their toying with punk and pop tropes, combining danceable roots aesthetics with Pabst Blue Ribbon-gruff vocals (“Try To Forget”).
There’s poppier crossover stuff (“Time To Go”) and delay-washed ditties (“Business As Usual”) that would make The Edge’s lawyers squirm. But The Saint Alvia Cartel, who look as though they would sound like Latterman, are anything but business as usual." - 4 out of 5 - ALTERNATIVE PRESS
hey fellas congrats on all the great shows you have coming up. when are going to hit the east coast again? greg t. drop me a line be good to hear from you.
I saw you guys at warped tour last year and fell in love with you guys! You were amazing, Do you think you will be coming back to maryland anytime soon?
Hey boys, a little late now but you guys played a fuckin sick set in Whitby the other week! Looks like we'll be rippen with you again at Rock The Mill too!
ok I c u touring and at 1 of the rock on the range dates but no date for winnipegs :( thts sooooo bummer .any idea when u guys are heading back to my neck of the woods in the peg?? can't wait till u guys come back here though.
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