PROUD CITY FATHERS - VENEER

From Louder than War review: Rather than disappear completely down the thug rock route, which is no bad thing by the way, Proud City Fathers reveal their sensitive side with guitar that is more exploratory. It lurches from straight ahead speedy punk to more intricate work with a twang that borrows from Dead Kennedy East Bay Ray and early punk bands like UK Subs Often atmoshperic with nice harmonics, anyone who remembers Political Asylum will know what I’m talking about. The gruff vocals are angry, but with an underlying hint of menace or psychosis. This really finishes off the brooding attitude that Proud City Fathers project. A band who should be best listened to loud, in a crowded, darkened room with others of a shared outlook.