PU (2018)
This 7" was a tour only release from the Hot Snakes jaunt across Europe at the end of 2018. It entered my possession due to the never ending kindness of Fredrik from Chester Copperpot and Gamla Pengar. When I realized that the Snakes were hitting Sweden on this tour, I reached out to Fredrik and wouldn't you know it, he's as wonderful as ever. A truly great man and I thank him immensely.
I did see Hot Snakes this weekend and they were actually selling the leftovers at the merch booth, so this isn't an impossible find just yet. But I have to say I love the copy the Fredrik sent me way more than I would have just picking it up in Jersey City. There's something special when punks from around the world work together to help each other out. Just makes me warm and tingly just thinking about it.
The two songs on this 7" are as incredible as anything else in the Hot Snakes catalog. If you love the full lengths you'll love this 7". A side "Treat Yourself" is a mid tempo rocker in the vein of songs like "Light Up The Stars" or "Bye Nancy Boy." It's my favorite of the two and arguably my favorite kind of Hot Snakes songs. I don't think they get enough credit for how poppy some of their songs are. This one is killer.
On the B side is Ungallant, Coarse and Rude; the latest entry in the _______, _______ and _______ series from John Reis bands. This one is a burner, somewhat similar in execution to "Why Don't It Sink In" from Jericho Sirens or the opening five songs on Audit in Progress, but with a more melodic chorus/breakdown thing worked in. Unsurprisingly it's great. I love this band so much.
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