"Maybe it’s the latent riot grrl in me, but whenever I see the 75’s play, I feel like I’m a teenage feminist punk all over again. Last night (the 75’s) really brought their A-game to the Riverfront Times Music Showcase, and I can confidently say that they brought the house down."
"Something about seeing this band live makes grown men acknowledge a secret desire to become the drummer in an otherwise all-female punk band... Maybe it has something to do with their mix of infectious, bittersweet pop harmonies and salty, undercooked rhythms that awakens long-dormant fantasies of swapping K Records B-sides and C86-inspired mix tapes with the girl with black eyeliner and magenta hairdye next door."
-Todd McKenzie, www.post-rockist.com 6/5/09
"If the Ramones were punk sisters (mostly) instead of brothers, it might have sounded something like the 75s. (They) play loud, primeval and danceable rock. The style may echo the cute-and-cynical K Records aesthetic, but the 75s is redeemed by volatile rhythms and pure power chords. "
"St. Louis has spawned a really good power pop, girly punk band in The 75s. Their songs are, short, strong and full of 1977ish buzzsawing guitars and crashing drums ala the Buzzcocks. At the same time you can't help but think of Dollymixture, Nikki Corvette, or even Sleater Kinney when you hear the female vocals..."
-Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World, www.mistersuave.com 5/26/09
“… maybe its just refreshing for me to see a band like the 75s because it falls outside the usual poncy, pretentiousness that is my day to day currency. I dunno. It also doesn’t hurt that their songs kick ass.”
“Listening to an advance demo of The 75s’ “Extra Fancy” debut CD. Seriously, best St. Louis export since Bunnygrunt. Extra Fancy is what Cub and later Buck could and should have been: the work of a fun, ragged rock band with keen pop songwriting skills and a healthy Ramones fixation”
- Mike Appelstein, http://djearlybird.blogspot.com 12/26/07
“This is girly punk music stripped back to the bare basics with more than a hint of a vintage K Records sound tunefully dispatched amongst the chords. Nice!”
- www.indie-mp3.co.uk 7/7/07
"It wasn't that horrible."
-Laurel's mom (senior-citizen/talk radio fan), after seeing The 75s live for the first time.
Available Merchandise:
"Extra Fancy" --> Full length album. $10.00 within the US / $12.00 for overseas (both prices include shipping). See Feb 2008 blog post for more details!
"Stereo" - 3 Song EP --> Available for download through Trouble In River City (TIRC) Records. Visit www.troubleinrivercity.com/store
Super-soft, professional, high-quallity T's. Available Sizes: XS-->XL NEW COLORS AVAILABLE: black, red, brown, blue
Thank you so much for playing for us. We're glad you guys had a good time. If we decide to host anything else, you guys will be on the top of the list. You guys are awesome!
