Four legends of Las Vegas punk rock come together to form Naked City Romeos. Led by one of the originals of the Vegas punk rock scene, Eric Hill (ex Bad Habits, The Swell, M.I.A.) the album flows from start to finish with polish and class. Cory Naff (ex F8) normally a guitarist, adds the perfect lines playing bass, and throw in two members of arguably the best punk rock band ever to come out of Vegas, The Vermin’s own Turbo Procter on drums and the artist himself, Dirk Vermin on guitar and backing vocals. 18 tracks like a good punk album should have, full of songs you just want to sing along to and some to start a good old fashioned circle pit with your friends from the good old days. Get this album if you love punk.
RATING: 4 of 5
Cool Punk n Roll Band.
Of the more straight punk tracks, “Programmed” and “I Quit” have both the bark and bite to be played repeatedly. “Human Condition” and “She’s a Guy” come close. “Televison Addict and X-Ray Eyes” aren’t as good.
“Let it Lay” is the catchiest song and would be the most appealing to general audiences.
“Never” keeps it real for the middle aged.
“Kill the Rat” “A little bit of love with a baseball bat”. Great line in a solid song.
The band also does a good job on the more light-hearted songs, especially “I Don’t Wanna Girl in the Band”.
Not a fan of “Cracked Actor” which is a Bowie cover.
Bottom Line: Way more good than bad on this disc. Has a throwback feel to it. Fun.
5 Star: I Quit, Programmed
4.5 Star: Let it Lay, Never
4 Star: Human Condition, She’s a Guy, I Don’t Wanna Girl in the Band, Kill the Rat
3.5 Star: Just Enough, Rock n Roll Hair, Church Girls are Easy, Watcha Gonna Do?
3 Star: Rock n Roll’s for Kids, I’m Me, Nuthin’ New