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    Crashdog

    Hard Knocks for Hard Heads

    Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt

    Label independentHeaven's Metal #27September 1990
    hardcore punkpunk

    For those of you waiting for Spike Nard to do something musically, the time is up. These guys, who smashed a watermelon Satan head on stage at Cornerstone this year, crank out an energetic street punk style worthy of your listen. Spike sings a pretty clear talk/sing vocal style, and plays a mean harmonica on "Dream So Vain". "Mommy's Little Anarchist" makes a humorous point to those playing the punk game: "You paint circle-A's on the can/ but you still take out the trash/ You hate the government/ but you still accept cash." "Dog Eat Dog" starts out with a cool solo guitar hook, sounding like it was fun to play. "Steal Your Soul" sounds like classic REZ. (Jim Denton did play rhythm guitar on every song...maybe that's why).

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