Dinosaur, The Stooges, Black Sabbath, Husker Du, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Minutemen, Black Flag, Silkworm, Karp, Boyracer, etc.
Check out an interview w/ The Providence Phoenix about our latest release Spaceship To Planet Cookie.
The Phoenix also says that Spaceship To Planet Cookie is "a stoner delight."
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-Motif Magazine 2/09
“Spaceship to Planet Cookie” reminds me most of the Minuteman with its bass driven tonality. Six Star General pulls heavily from the ‘80s SST Record roster. Live they are one of the most exciting rock ‘n’ roll machines in town that fuses the pre-pop Dinosaur Jr. with a touch of “Sister” era Sonic Youth.
-Marc Clarkin
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-WFMU's Beware of the Blog 6/9/08
Three hard-working dudes playing basement rock. Their straightforward instrumentation and blunt Our Band Could Be Your Life-inspired sound seems out of place amidst Providence's Wunderground world, but bassist Mark MacDougall is building a coalition of like minded local artists through his 75 Or Less record label.
Six Star General harkens back to the noisy indie 80's rock power trio format made famous by Dinosaur Jr and Husker Du. Already On One, their 2007 release, showcases their fusion of indie guitar swing, punk and a bit of Crazy Horse-era Neil Young.
A pure-power trio, Six Star General delivers jagged, angular riffs in the vein of Wire, but with the swagger and punch of Black Flag. The simple lyrics beg to be chanted loudly in bars and the songs don't hang around long enough to indulge in solos, but for fans of powerful guitar rock, this is definately one to check out.
-Providence Phoenix Ice Machine Review by Bob Gulla
Old school indie rock that hearkens back to the time when indie rock had balls. Recorded in four hours with no overdubs, this 11-song monster is a groove-a-rama in the vein of early Minutemen and Yo La Tengo, with lots of wah-wah, savage bass-drum rhythms, and angular brawn.
-Three guys who have no business being in a band that has played over one hundred shows.....the sound guy had them lower their amps after every song until they were off.....the best band in New England.
-Before I ever listened to the sloppy, (mostly) instrumental rock of Providence's Six Star General, I liked them. They play covers of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Butthole Surfers, and Jonathan Richmond and influences include Mudhoney, Spacemen 3, Silkworm - equal parts punk, quasi-metal and distorted pop. Unlike a lot of the garbage that publicists and label folks offer up, these assessments and observations totally match up with the ten minutes of music available for download. Who cares if these guys can barely play their instruments?
- This is what Felipe from cholo says about SSG's live show "I was ready to throw myself on the stage, head first into the drums and embrace any injury sustained from such wreckless worship."
75OL-060 Six Star General "Spaceship To Planet Cookie" T-Shirt - $6.50 S&H Included
10" album logo in black print centered on front. Gilden Heavy 99% Cotton short sleeve shirt. Colors available are ash, charcoal, sand, indigo blue, light blue, and sport grey. Sizes are S, M, L,or XL. Please indicate color and size in Paypal notes when ordering.
75OL-055 Six Star General - Spaceship To Planet Cookie - Limited to 100 silkscreened copies.
Six Star General releases their first collection of new material in fifteen months. Recorded during an all-day session with Scott Rancourt at Summing Point in November 2008, it features thirteen tracks over 31 minutes. As per their contract requirements, it contains two instrumentals. Influences include Minutemen, Devo, and Husker Du.
75OL-031 Six Star General - Sick Stars, Sister Cyst - Silkscreened Edition of 50 copies on silver jackets.
Our second full length release of 2007 is a collection of new songs, covers, a remix, unreleased four track recordings and live radio show performances. Features a remix from The Masons' Kraig Jordan, self-recorded four track recordings, a performance on WBSR Radio, and covers of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Butthole Surfers and Jonathan Richmond.
75OL-023 Six Star General - Already On One - special edition of 75 hand silkscreened jackets.
Our third full length release in 18 months, "Already On One" has them returning to Plan Of A Boy Studio in Providence to record with The Masons' Kraig Jordan. Clocking in at 26 minutes, it's their longest release to date and includes a pair of instrumentals. Influences include Mudhoney, Spacemen 3, Silkworm.
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75L-004 - Six Star General - ST - special edition of 100 hand silkscreened jackets - OUT OF PRINT.
Providence RI's Six Star General follow up their February EP Zinger with this 11 track cd recorded with George Dussault (Laurels, Von Ryans Express, The Golden Touch) at Galilee Studios. Recorded in six hours with no overdubs, it captures the raw energy of the trio as they blaze through 11 tracks in 22 minutes. Equal parts punk, quasi-metal and distorted pop. What your sleepover would sound like if you invited over Boyracer, Shellac, and the Supersuckers. OUT OF PRINT75orless records
A State of Blue (Benefit CD)
Compilation CD to Benefit the Fund for Community Progress
One of the missions of Blue State Coffee is to help improve the communities we live in. We decided to release this compilation CD so we could showcase local Rhode Island artists and then donate the proceeds to a great cause, The Fund for Community Progress. A State of Blue is the first release of Blue State Records and takes a walk through the 80's. 90's and 2000's visiting some of Providence's musical history. So turn it up and enjoy rocking out for a good cause! Six Star General contributes their song Chest Hair Plus One to the Comp.
This compilation features music from twenty four Rhode Island bands, many of the songs previously unreleased. Only 100 copies made. Silkscreened jackets are available in gold, silver, black and dark blue inks. Six Star General's Pissed Kristofferson is track 12 on the compilation. Click on cover to purchase.
you guys kicked so much ass last night that if it weren't for the suit and tie i am not so sure it would've been as great. but alas it was wundabar and i finally got to actually see you guys. i'm one for four. do all of that again soon????
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