SERENGHETTO – CD

I picked this up when I saw the band play at the Hairhole a while back.  Their debut disc throws down raw and crude garage rock with some definite noise overtones throughout its greasy guitar chords and dual bass heft.  Their songs comment on the discontent and unrest around us taking on problems in Kenya’s capital, abuse of police power, the fragility of the American dream, problem relationships et al within these rough and ready hooks and beats.  There is a fragile balance between tight hooks and pure abandon as the band aims for the jugular with a raw feel and unique attitude thatis as refreshing on disc as in their live shows.  Serenghetto comes out of the gate in a brief existence (they’ve been together about a year) with a disc that carries on punk tradition while slightly tweaking ithe genre to suit their own purpose.  I definitely want to hear more from this band.  (BOONE)

(Serenghetto. 3409 Bloomington Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55409.  serenghetto.bandcamp.com)

EDITOR'S NOTE: Just found out of a possible change in contact info on this band snail mail wise.  WIll inform when I learn the details.