I got an Facebook message out of the blue from a chap in Denmark who wanted to know if I were interested in hearing his garage punk band Angry Skeletons (Emil Timmerman Findalen – drums, Patrick Foley – guitar and vocals, Jeppe Thiesen – bass and vocals). I told him that sounded like a fun idea and he sent me to their newest EP – Slightly Hostile / Real Friendly.
It starts out with “Planned Obsolescence” – a heavy, fuzzy song that would fit on Nirvana‘s Bleach album without missing a beat. “T.V. Freak” has some 60’s swing in it until about halfway into the tune when it devolves into a grungy mess before getting back into that fun groove.
“M. Death” ups the “snotty punk” levels thanks to Foley’s vocals that sound like he’s kicking a lover to the curb and Findalen’s ferocious beats that probably kickstart mosh pits wherever they play. “Slightly Hostile” reminds me of some of Ty Segall‘s first records with its weird guitar grooves.
The closer, “Floating Awkwardly,” is one of the coolest punk tracks I’ve heard in a while. The breakdown in it is outstanding, and the way it goes full turbo when it comes back in is even better.
Like any good EP, it’s far too short. I hope we get more from these guys soon. It seems I need to get to Denmark and check out their live music scene if it offers stuff like this.
Keep your mind open.