BOOTSnBOOZE #5
Pirates Press, 2024
8/10
Here’s the 5th installment of the Santa Cruz skinheads, punks and rude boys via the 48 page comic book that accompanies these 2 tracks from Durango 95, where were actually recorded in the early ‘90s.
Side A offers the bouncy and melodic “So The Story Goes”, where Misty Hecht’s pretty pipes and Don Collas’ punchy drums complement the bright horns and Mike Crowell’s meticulous bass lines.
The back off is where “Little Views From Big Windows” lands, and it showcases Tony Johnson’s expressive pipes amid Rick Kendrick’s animated trumpet and Jordan Parks’ well timed trombone for the ‘60 soul ideas.
A great sampling of Durango 95’s obscure back catalog, the ensemble share members with The Liquidators, and their retro soul and detailed use winds and brass makes for a great companion to the eye catching comic book.
Travels well with: The Slackers- Kill You; The Drowns/Plizzken- Split