I’ve been curious about this band for a while but work scenarios and a wide range of unexpected turns kept me from really hearing this single until now.  Black Mambo offer up two songs of melodic rock with a vibe and attitude that draws almost equally from punk as from soul.  Both songs have more hooks than a meat locker with tightly written melodies and a vibe that’s both semi laid back and driving at a medium tempo.  While I’d never heard of this Finnish band before, there’s something about this band that piques my interest.  Those seeking vinyl may have a difficult time finding it, even online (it’s also available as a download) but this is a single fans of 80s punk and early new wave might be interested in.  Glad I finally got around to checking this out.  Need to hear more from this band.  (BOONE)

(Bad Oxygen)