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Punk Love Affair
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Released: Jan 1, 2010
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  • Genre: Punk

    Location Toronto, Ontario, Ca

    Profile Views: 62937

    Last Login: 1/15/2013

    Member Since 8/14/2008

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    If You Love Punk: Starets love letter to punk rock.. By Echo Lamb .. Knoxville Rock Music Examiner .. .. When I first got to know Law, the force behind Starets, about a year ago, all of our conversations centered around The Ramones, Canadian punk bands I'd never heard of before and Fender guitars. I knew he was a true punk at heart. Hence, this is why he named his band Starets. .. Starets is a Russian term for a spiritual adviser, and for Law, his punk rock heroes are, without any doubt, his own personal starets. He himself admits that he is a music lover first, musician second. .. Though their influences lie in the old school punk rock sounds of The Clash, Ramones, and Sex Pistols, Starets sound is entirely their own and their first record reflects the originality and fun of the era of music the band so admires. .. More power pop than punk, Starets stirs in crunching punk rock guitars and quick drum beats alongside almost New Wave-like keyboards, à la The Cars, on their aptly named debut If You Love Punk. .. The first track, "Punk Love Affair", is a story of, as Law put it, a "poseur punk Sid and Nancy, set in the present." The song includes almost every contemporary theme you can think of, from recreational drugs and materialism to Green Day, in a single three minute song that will have you jumping and singing along less than halfway through. .. There's lots of debate over whether punk started in London with the Sex Pistols or New York City with The Ramones. .. Obviously, this Canadian band leans more to the NYC side of the argument, paying homage to one of the birthplaces of punk in my favorite track on the EP, "It Started Right Here (in New York City)." It's a hip-shaker, chock full of memorable harmonies, danceable beats and CBGB references. Another favorite is "The Clash Comes to Town" with its funky keyboards and promises that The Clash will change your life... and they will. .. If You Love Punk isn't exactly punk rock in the sense that it's loud and angry or even has some snarky message about social injustice, but it definitely has its moments of punk rock style mixed in with the danceable, singalong power pop. If you're a punk elitist and can only take your music as loud and fast as it comes, this really isn't the record for you. However, if you like memorable, unique tunes that deliver their own "Hey Ho, Let's Go" moments and heartfelt musicianship, then you're going to love it. Not only do I give it two thumbs up, I strongly recommend it. .. The record is not just a "punk love affair," it’s also a bit of a labor of love as Law handmade each CD individually. The EP features some pretty cool cover art from Japanese punk artist Nob and a full lyrics sheet. You can get your copy of If You Love Punk in two formats, old school CD for just $10 or free, iTunes quality MP3s, sent to your email by Law himself. Just email your choice to starets1@gmail.com and put your dancing shoes on. .. To order free MP3s or a CD: starets1@gmail.com.. Facebook:.. Starets: www.facebook.com/starets1.. Law: www.facebook.com/starets.. Mailing Address:.. Starets.. 16 - 1375 Southdown Rd... Suite 801.. Mississauga, ON.. Canada L5J 2Z1

  • Members

    Law - vocal, guitar, bass, keys.... + Guest musicians:.. Eric Koskas - drums.... Love is a lie (pt. 1 & 2) only:.. Steve Koch - lead guitar.... It Started Right Here only:.. Brian String Guy Johnson - vocals, handclaps.. Stephen Pynn - vocals.. Jay Byrd - vocals.. Laura Knox - vocals.... Got What I Need only:.. Brian String Guy Johnson - electric lap steel guitar solo.. Stephen Pynn - vocals

  • Influences

    Classic British Punk (The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Jam); Ramones; Demics (Canada's coolest punk band!)..That's all you need, innit?

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