Thirsty & Worthless - A Review

When it comes to local bands, I tend to be very skeptical, and harshly critical of just about everything they do. From the way they perform onstage, to their interactions with their audience, and even of how they treat their fan base. There aren't too many local bands out there that I can honestly say have fulfilled all of my criteria, but out of the few that have, one stands above the rest.

Sleeping Under 47, out of DeKalb, have officially revitalized my faith in the Chicago punk scene. Their newest album, Thirsty and Worthless, was officially released on July 16th. From the outskirts of nowhere, Illinois, this foursome of punk rock have come together to finally bring back a bit of the fury, fight, and fucked up fun to punk rock.

Lead guitarist and vocalist Zak 47 brings forth snarling vocals and catchy hooks that sink into the temporal lobe to incubate, only to incubate and then hatch into a song that lodges itself into your brain, causing you to hum along without even knowing the words. With a steady drum beat and smooth bass line provided by Chet and Big Pat, this is music perfectly suited for any bar, pub, or dive that the less than savory members of society would inhabit. The choruses are perfectly crafted for any drunkard to chant along over their tear-filled beer, and, if you can keep up with the verses, may or may not lead to an existential crisis.

With an unbiased view of the album as a musical critic, I give it a 5 out of 5. Make sure you visit their website and order your copy today!

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