The Drags Stop Rock and Roll LP reissue
Originally released on Estrus in 1997, the DRAGS’ second LP Stop Rock and Roll gets a reissue from Total Punk. It’s a trash-rock stomper that sits comfortably next to GAS HUFFER and CHEATER SLICKS, blasting through twelve lo-fi cuts in about eighteen minutes. The remaster adds a bit of heft without sanding down the grit, and like many classic Estrus releases, it leans on swagger more than non-stop aggression. Available on black and blue vinyl or cassette, this one’s a welcome reminder of how effective a tight, raw, and direct rock record can be. The high points for me were “Tastes Like Poison” and “Conspiracy.”
