I remember when System of a Down really blew up, and I didn't like them. I respected the fact they were doing something different to a lot of the scene at the time, with the original vocal style and all but it just didn't speak to me. The Tagnuts are doing something different in a similar way, but they really do speak to me, the CD is outstanding not just meaning good.
The blend of funky ska-influenced verses with hard-as-nails shout along terrace choruses are a sure fire winner for a few bands, but the Tagnuts manage to use these elements in a style that is uniquely their own. Lyrically a long way ahead of a lot of their contemporaries, Gimpin' contains punk standards of heartbreak, change, drugs, booze and tasty social commentary all handled expertly without sounding at all clichéd.
Songs written to be not so much catchy as downright addictive include the observant Think About It, and don't we all know a girl or two like this? The de-ja-vu feeling continues on Ketaminge and Cider Shits, dealing with the somewhat less glamourous aspects of having a good chemical influenced time. Chavtastic worried me at first because it's so easy to treat the subject ignorantly, but this track not only treats it with thoughtful good humour, it's funky and tough and makes for the best track on the CD.
Gimpin' contains what is becoming a lost art, a decent fucking ear for a tune. Not necessarily always complex melodies and the album's sound is uniform, but the tunes themselves all stand out as well-written and great fun. Well worth the (Extremely low!) asking price, Gimpin' sits nicely alongside The Ruts in my collection, and should in yours too.
Posted by Alex Page
"haha you are a complete moron.. good luck with your going nowhere band that no one gives a fuck about !!
have a wonderful day in nowhere ville.."
Were The Tagnuts a Ska-Core/Punk band from Cambridge U.K we
take influences from mainly U.K two-tone ska and 80's U.S hardcore our current line up have been gigging on and off since Feburary 2007. Over the time we’ve playing together we’ve played with bands such as Citizen Fish, Subhumans, The Unseen, The King Blues, Strawberry Blondes, Rebelation, Random Hand, Burnsubvertdestroy, Moral Dilema, J Terrestrial and many others and featured on the 2007 pound for the sound compalation.
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Were also on Sound For A Pound's compilation album featuring; The Ac's, Hotwired, The Tagnuts And many more.
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LAST GANG IN TOWN STRUMMERVILLE BENEFIT & LAST GANG’S 6th BIRTHDAY GIG
THE YALLA YALLAS are a fantastic punk rock ‘n’ roll band from Leeds. Their name was chosen as a rallying call to unify. “So long liberty, lets forget you didn’t show. Not in my time” a sentiment expressed on an early Joe Strummer recording & one which struck a chord with the band and their audience. Some members have appeared in The Dead Pets, 3milehigh & The Gushers & they now share a common goal to bring anthemic mayhem to wherever they play. http://www.myspace.com/theyallayallas
THE TAGNUTS Cambridge “Gimp-Core” ska punkers are back! After almost a year away The Tagnuts are ready to do it again. This is the hometown night of a UK tour that sees them playing across the country.http://www.myspace.com/thetagnuts
THE TEN-O-SEVENS These four lads combine elements of early punk rock with the sound & attitude of the most obnoxious of garage punk bands. Their songs are fast, loud, snotty & catchy simple chord tight style tunes that will stick to your head like cheap superglue! http://www.myspace.com/krummylanky
THE DEAD BATTERIES They are fast, they have a lot to say, and they say it with venom! Great anarcho punx from Ipswich, don’t miss them! http://www.myspace.com/thedeadbatteries
There are plenty of great Strummer/Clash related Prizes to be won, Last Gang DJ’s playing punk & ska, drink promotions - it’s a Strummerville Benefit and Last Gang Xmas Party/ 6th Birthday all rolled into one!
Saturday 19th December @Man on the Moon, Norfolk St, Cambridge £5 adv / £6 door Doors 7:30pm Ticket reservations email lastgangintownuk@yahoo.co.uk
Alright dudes, I do indeed know someone who could sort out a gig up here....I run The Maze venue and our guitarist runs Speakeasy too. I know Gabbatron too :) Would be well up for sorting out a gig swap next year or something so keep in touch and hope to see ya soon Gaz Bread
The brand new The Bandgeek Mafia single called About Beasts & Lovers will be out on September 4th!
This release won't be available in stores, but only from us and directly from the band live at their shows - so order now quickly to get your copy before it's sold out!
You can take a listen to the new single either here or here.
Tracklist: About Beasts & Lovers Your Kingdom My Home Your Kingdom My Home (acoustic)
Die brandneue Single About Beasts & Lovers von The Bandgeek Mafia erscheint am 4. September!
Diese CD wird es nicht im Handel geben, sondern ausschließlich bei uns und direkt von der Band auf ihren kommenden Live Shows - also schnell zugreifen und sich die Scheibe sichern bevor sie ausverkauft sein wird!
Ihr könnt entweder hier oder hier schonmal in die Single reinhören!
NEW TOWN KINGS - Back by popular demand this 9 piece bring their infectious and energetic brand of 2Tone, ska, reggae and dub back for a triumphant return to the Man on the Moon. Since releasing their debut album “Sound Of The New Town” on Do The Dog records the band have had gig and festival crowds across the UK begging for more. With a new studio recording in the pipeline, the future promises to be bright for the New Town Kings. http://www.myspace.com/newtownkings
RESOLUTION 242 - Their debut CD out on Do the Dog Records has had some great reviews and secured them airplay on Radio One’s “The Lock Up”. Resolution 242 have shared the stage with the likes of Inner Terrestrials and King Blues and played the Rebellion Festival in 2009. They sound great and they’ve got plenty say. They don’t claim to have the answers, but aim to raise awareness about important issues that they think need attention and debate, in the only medium they can… music…so get involved and enjoy! http://www.myspace.com/resolution242
CAPTAIN BLACK NO STARS - This Norfolk reggae collective have come a long way in short time, gaining fans across the region with their unique sound inspired by both the Trojan / 2Tone sounds and UK Punk rock. They bring the early Clash forays into Jamaican music to mind but with a contemporary slant. They kick off proceedings as the first of 3 Do The Dog bands that will have you skanking all night!http://www.myspace.com/captainblacknostars
LAST GANG IN TOWN DJ’s - Ska / Reggae / Punk
Saturday 28th Nov @Man on the Moon, Cambridge Only £6 /door Doors 7:30pm Ticket reservations lastgangintownuk@yahoo.co.uk
The Jim Jones Revue play a special XFM 14+ show at The Barfly in Camden this Monday. The show will be recorded and broadcast on John Kennedy's XFM Xposure radio show throughout November.
yeah was a pretty funny drunken mess of a gig, god we were shit! haha, i will get the extra stuffs on the flyer when im back from oop north. yeah i thought augustus mitchum was driving so the extra date that you lot werent playing wouldnt be a prob, but im sure we can sort it aaat. safe, the tour should be insane! peace
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