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| Ska-punk band Suicide Machines debuts |
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by Eric Munoz
The cover of Suicide Machines' debut album Destruction by Definition sports a po-going front-man with ultra punk chic. This is the first indication that this is music to groove by, even at its breakneck speed. Through 16 songs, Suicide Machines combines frantic guitar mayhem, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious lyrics, and on the odd occasion even horns to produce a sound and a style no less than entertaining or invigorating. The Detroit quartet has taken their punk roots and incorporated the humor that is most prevalent in ska music. Most songs push the speed barrier while adding funky guitar rhythms and lyrics that range from the ridiculousness of "Van's Song" (as in the shoes) to the socially conscious "S.O.S." The band has even gained air play with "New Girl," another tribute to the punk-ska combo they have made their own. This is the kind of music to groove to, and listeners did just that as Suicide Machines showcased its talent at the Abyss March 13 along with reunited punk legends The Descendents.
This item appeared in the Arts & Entertainment section of the March 14, 1997 issue. |
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