Violet Ray This is Skate Rock! CD
Cleveland, OH quartet giving homage to classic new wave-y skate rock on this all-skateboard concept album, which happens to be their first full-length work. Chilling the tempo, marinating the crunchiness, and exuding new wave skateboard vibes in the early ’80s punk rock vein, it’s fresh and achieves the feeling of being in an era lost in time. Versing on many legendary skateboarders such as Jeff Phillips, mentioning skate-related injuries and spots, but also remembrances of Animal Chin, Dogtown and such, creating a great atmosphere. Reminded me of classic ’80s skate rock bands with a soft spot for punk rock skating sessions from teenage years. Recommended for old school skate rock connoisseurs.