I Dig Go-Go Girls/The Dreaded Pigasaurus
Slope, 2019
8/10
Listen to I Dig Go-Go Girls/The Dreaded Pigasaurus
It’s been awhile since we’ve heard any new material from the legends The Dickies (there have been a few live albums in recent years), and here they certainly make up for the absence with a pair of strong tunes executed in their trademark harmonic and pop influenced punk rock fashion.
“I Dig Go-Go Girls”, a Cheap Trick tune, retains all the power-pop spirit of the original with propulsive drumming, plenty of gritty melodies and biting yet tuneful vocals from guest singer Monkey, who fronts the iconic outfit The Adicts.
The B-Side, “The Dreaded Pigasaurus”, is the first new tune from The Dickies since 2001, and is their gift to Japan and Stan Lee. The dynamic track leads with a throbbing bass line, as an organ and horns enter the energetic landscape that’s forceful but with plenty of tuneful punk swagger that leaves an indelible mark.
The Dickies have been plugging away since 1977, and unfortunately this 7” is a precursor to what will probably be their final album. Certainly worth picking up for the novelty of it being their last EP, it’s also worth it for the two blasts of timeless, charged and melodic punk rock that’s on eye catching pink wax.
Travels well with: Foxy- Can’t Stop Us; The Lawrence Arms- Skeleton Coast