Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating * * * *
Never apologise for who you are, never express contriteness for the sound you create, look the public in the eye and dare them to find fault in the majesty of expression, of your individuality.
It is a lesson that any artist finds themselves always continually testing the limits of, what could grab the attention of the new possible listener or sticking to the guns and delivering a purity of no-nonsense Punk Rock delivery with a volley of drums and a passion for rebellious disobedience you are known for.
For the Infamous Stiffs the new half dozen strong song E.P. The Ornery Six, is one that encapsulates the sound, the boldness of their character without a single drop in energy or pulsating drive, and by refusing to give quarter to the non-cooperators the truth of their music remains positive and fearless.
Across the six tracks that make up the aggressive cool, No Static, Loose Screwz, Eval Mann, Lonesoul, Walk Away, and Top Secret the unapologetic anthems and venom dipped, self-aware signature lyrics are seriously marked with style and attitude, a battle entangling realm of monstrous proportions and chaotic resonance which culminates with a homage to the late Johnny Stingray and L.A. legends Kaos, so much so that Scott Wilkins, Troy Takaki, Mark Pananides, and Dave Bach truly understand what is deserved, and what is right for the insubordinate soul willing to deny a dull life to all.
Never apologise for playing life at full volume and always learn from those who will never regret being true to themselves, being true to the ferocity of expert timing and the anger of the lyric designed to shatter egos and fragile minds.
Infamous Stiffs release The Ornery Six on July 4th via Golden Robot Records.
Ian D. Hall