Posted by KB on 5/12/2020 to
Reviews In Brief
X was a band I appreciated and respected for their raw energy and for being the trailblazers on the LA punk scene, but they never quite resonated with me. With that said, "Alphabetland" is a pretty raucous ride. Not once do they act their age and this sounds like they really wanted to record it. It's genuine and would fit in comfortably with their set back in their day. The punk is present, the guitars wail, the drums push the tempo to the limit and the vocals are emphatic. X sounds like a grizzled band ready to get back into the grind and have a few laughs while at it. Is it a perfect album? No, but it does demonstrate that punk can, and in this case, ripen on vine just fine.
Favorite Songs: Water & Wine, Strange Life, Star Chambered
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