Rowdy NorthWest rock n rollers DragStrip Riot have finally returned with their sophomore release. Back and blazing with 13 new songs, DAMN! showcases pub rock roots at punk rock speed, some alt-country melodies, and a bit of old school rhythm & blues thrown in to make it danceable. The band is musically tight, complete with crushing rock riffs, slithering bass lines and thundering drums all playing back-up to the soaring vocals, a major component in DragStrip Riot's appeal. Lead singer Knuck has a thick melodic voice ranging from a snarling Elvis-Danzig combo to 60's Motown crooning, while bassist Nils Scurvy's baritone back-ups help to give the band their unique soul-style harmonies. Scurvy even takes a turn on lead vocals, lending his "gargling with glass" rasp to the anthemic "Knife In The Back."
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