Anyone else miss new wave synthpunk as much as I do? There is something so fun and energizing about this type of music. Its a mixture of new wave sounds and the original anger of what deep hardcore punk was all about in the 90's.
Originating in 1997 in Long Beach, CA members of various other local and mainstream punk bands put together 'Le Shok'; a punk band that only lasted about 4 years. Andrew Reizuch from 'Treadwell' came up with the original name 'The Shock' with Joey Karam and Todd Jacobs from 'The Locust' (another one of my favorite punk bands). These original members went from 'The Shock' to 'Le Shok' after trying to get vocalist and bassit of 'Crimson Curse' Justin Pearson to join the group, he in the end declined. Along the way Darryl Williams from 'Action League' and Rusty Cavender from 'Treadwell' joined the group. John Fones from 'Tunigs' joined in last along with Shaan Obney.
Throughout their short career, 'Le Shok' had members falling in and out of the band, while releasing only four 7" records while touring the United States only twice. As short lived as this band was, it was truly a stellar group of drunken punk artists. Punk bands don't get quite the attention they deserve, as most of the band members have some true talent but chose to show their grungy party sides. Todd Jacobs vocalist for 'Le Shok' and 'The Locust' is one of those hidden gems. I think for a punk singer, you need to have a certain sway or style to your voice and Jacobs has something interesting about his voice when he sings.
When you listen to the album We Are Electrocution (2000), which they are probably most famous for since it was their only CD released, you get a rambling and unrestrained musical recorded genius. Almost every song on the album isn't much longer than a minute or so. Truly, that's all they need to convey whatever it was they were trying to get to in their drunken states. As messed up as these party kids were, their lyrics actually are quite catchy and great.
Simple bob your head true violent punk rock music. And it's fucking fantastic.
"Mind Your Own Business" Le Shok [2000] We Are Electrocution by yourgoodfriendsean
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