Brassneck / Speedowax (2021)
I am writing about this record a bit later than probably is ideal for those involved in its release, but my copies were hanging out in a pile of records from the UK waiting for the appropriate time to be shipped to take maximum advantage of crazy postage rates. Even though it came out a year and a half ago, it was worth the wait and I can only say if you haven't already picked this up, you should do so immediately.
Travis Cut were another one of those great melodic punk bands that was kicking around in the UK at the same time as Broccoli, Chopper, Skimmer, Hooton 3 Car, Crocodile God and that crew. They leaned a bit more on the pop punk and J Church-y side of the spectrum and boy oh boy did they put out a lot of 7"s. And boy oh boy do I own a lot of Travis Cut 7"s.
The three songs on this 7" were originally recorded in 2002 and were meant to be part of a full length album that never came to be. Finally released now (with a fourth as part of a compilation 7" that's also in the queue to write about), these songs are a perfect time capsule of a music scene that will always be my very favorite. All three songs are fast, tight and super energetic, with the trademark Travis Cut knack for big hooks and a catchy chorus. These songs wouldn't sound out of place at all on their singles comp, Another Day, Another Drummer, which incidentally really needs a proper vinyl release so I can listed to these songs on my turntable without having to flip forty records over.
There are two versions of this record on different color vinyl and with different sleeves. I still feel that urge for variants on some bands so I had to pick up both, but ultimately the best thing about this release is the songs and getting to hear new Travis Cut for the first time in decades. A true cause for celebration.
Travis Cut - In Transit 7":
https://brassneckrecords.bandcamp.com/album/in-transit
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