For the hard-core punk rock fans this is probably nothing new. But for some of the people of my generation, who have stopped keeping up to date with the latest releases from our teenage punk favourites — this is a true gem.
Joey Cape and Tony Sly, the lead singers from Lagwagon and No Use For A Name, released an album back in 2004 called Acoustic. I reckon the title of the album explains the nature of it.
Even though I already appreciated the album on first listen, I just kept wanting to hear the original version of the songs. When I reached the 8th song, Violins, the urge just grew too much and I switched to the original. And my oh my. I’d forgot how damn good they are.
Even if these songs are good, they are still a mere shadow of their true self.