TWISTED RICO'S COOLEST CATS

Review from 24-7
The 22 Polaroid pictures of cats on the cover of Twisted Rico’s Coolest Cats might make the listener think that proceeds from the album go towards the ASPCA, but that is not the case. What it is, however, is the third Twisted Rico compilation by Steev Rico featuring music from local acts in Boston as well as around the world. Some of the highlights include Elaine Summers on "Ice Thru My Fingers." Summers is a simple songwriter with a neat country influence. She pulls off a nice melody and "Ice Thru My Fingers" comes and goes with ease. Quintaine America represents Boston’s hard rock scene and is surprisingly original with "The Sky." Quintaine is not afraid to take chances, sway, and groove. Seattle may be known for other musical genres, but the Hot Rod Lunatics are hardcore to the bone on "426 Hemi." They are surprisingly fresh in an often-dull scene—smart and non-repetitive.

I’m a sucker for snarling girls playing garage rock and Catfight do not disappoint on the track "He’s Bad." This trio from Atlanta, Georgia plucks out some catchy guitar riffs falling somewhere between straight punk and psychobilly. Good fun. Along the same lines of Catfight, I’m even more of a sucker for teenage girls playing metal. G.I. Jill grooves on "Cry" while maintaining traditional metal pounding. They make Kittie sound like pussies. Sticking out on this album like the proverbial sore thumb (but in a very good way) is "Saved by the Bell" by Jimmy D’Angelo. This track is nothing more than Jimmy, his acoustic guitar, a great riff, and lots of soul. Very good. I could be wrong, but I don’t think The Netherlands is known for surf rock, but Sexy Dex proudly represents on "Tell Me Baby." This catchy, fun tune evokes all those pleasant images of go-go dancers and beach blanket bingo—very real and cool. (Sean)

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