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    HM Magazine #87/Fred and the Savages
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    Fred and the Savages

    Burn Baby Burn

    (2001)

    Reviewed by Jason Dodd

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    Label Steinhaus RecordsHM Magazine #87January/February 2001
    hardcore punknew wavepunk

    Produced by Cliffy Huntington, Fred and the Savages' Burn Baby Burn is an eleven-minute EP that delivers what it promises -- burning through six tortured larynx songs that can be described, at least sonically, as old-school punk rock without too much tongue-in-cheek. Seriously, this EP is actually reminiscent of Downfall of Western Civilization era bands like the Germs, Fear, pre-Rollins Black Flag, etc. -- with a touch of Crucified -- making the Savages one of the closest modern things to real-deal new wave punk in the States right now. Track five stands out lyrically with a rousing mockery of hardcore tuff kids.

    Other coverage for this album

    Decapolis 2001Reviewed by Nate BaileyFred and the Savages is a punk band from Pennsylvania. This release has been out for some time and has Johnny Huntington among its players. Uncompromisingly tough music with an edge you could shave with. That's the best way to describe this quintet. Playing straight up in your face rock, these guys are just what you need when you're looking to play something really loud. To best describe the…

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