S.U.G.A.R.

Blowers / S.U.G.A.R. split 10″

Long-haired punkers posing with their pets makes a fitting cover image for this beastly little split. Berlin’s S.U.G.A.R. provides two straightforward rockers that, though delivered with an inherent maturity, are still loaded with freewheelin’ spirit of the cut-off sleeves variety, including a classic cover that they’re known to use as an encore. The BLOWERS side is unabashed attitude, with three tracks of bratty, lo-fi, RAMONES-y garage capped off by the acoustic tearjerker “Fuckwit in a Band.” It’s a tasty platter suitable for all species.

• Reviewer Jason Harding
• Label Alien Snatch
• Issue MRR #504 • May 2025

S.U.G.A.R. II LP

Wow, this is straightforward, grinding and pounding garage punk from Berlin. It’s got an intensity not often encountered in the melodic punk/power pop world. Sure, it’s catchy and it’s easy to bounce your head along, but the real story here is the energy they bring and the sense of urgency that comes with it. Eight tracks, but that’s all you need for now. At times, they bring me back to Australia and what was going on there in 1978/1979. Other times, they remind me of the STITCHES. Excellent record.

• Reviewer Kenny Kaos
• Label Alien Snatch
• Issue MRR #484 • September 2023

S.U.G.A.R. S.U.G.A.R. LP

Slick, greasy rock’n’roll punk from Berlin. Driving, non-stop drums and guitars with vocals that are reminiscent of Wattie Buchan fronting the SPITS. A solid addition to the Alien Snatch canon.

• Reviewer Tim Janchar
• Label Alien Snatch
• Issue MRR #457 • June 2021