CUTTHROATS 9

You're goddamned right I'm pissed! I'm pissed that the Cutthroats 9 fucked me over by putting a measly six fucking songs on their Anger Management (Reptilian Records) disc. I'm also pissed that the mix doesn't do the trio any justice. The three of the 9 infuse rockabilly groove with thrasher punk sensibilities and a dash of death metal. The quick six songs are raw, bleeding, distorted spewings of aggression. Vocally it seems right on, but fails to be intelligible at times. The guitar work sometimes feels as uncomfortable as wet socks. The percussion lacks depth and is a bit on the repetitious side. The bass is nice and chunky, but often gets lost in the inconsistent mix. There are bright moments from this band and I'd like to hear more once they refine their sound. That said, I dig the six from the three of the 9, but I do have a few suggestions that may just provide more anger to manage, if not a better finished product: remix, lay off the Cobra Commander voice distortion, and possibly fire your engineer. To find out more about Cutthroats 9 visit their website here.