Sympos To the Dogs LP
I have to agree with fellow MRR reviewer Ben Marshall on SYMPOS: they were a joy to discover, have very strong first wave UK ’77 influence, and at times sound distinctly un-Oi! for an Oi! band. There’s no self-serious tough guy posturing to be found on To the Dogs, a refreshing change of pace indeed. The tracks are high-energy, catchy as hell, and at times remind me of ANTI-PASTI, UK SUBS, and ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE. I love this album, and highly recommend it regardless of whether you have a mohawk or no hair at all. Check out the title track, “To the Dogs.”