Star Fucking Hipsters “From the Dumpster to the Grave” review
Star Fucking Hipsters
Kelsey – Vocals
Chris – Bass
Stza – Vocals/ Guitars
Frank – Guitar
Mikey Erg – Drums
*review by Daryl Akioka
@DarylBK
A punk super group? Of course they are, what else would you call a band that has more former members than years of existence? Star Fucking Hipsters is basically a revolving door for the punk rock elite. Touting current and former members of such acts as Leftover Crack, Chocking Victim, The Slackers, Ensign and The Ergs!
I will start off with a disclaimer; I am strongly against a band having duel singers, especially if one is a women. Misogynistic aint it? Don’t get me wrong. I love women and when they sing, I just believe there are a time and a place for it. Punk rock is neither. That being said, in this situation Star Fucking Hipsters make it work. Shocking I know, but me as cool as I am, was able to hear something different from my own beliefs, and change my mind about it.
Anyways, on with the review…wait what’s that? Nico de Gaillo has left the band and already been replaced by Kill-C, another female singer? See what I mean? Revolving door.
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Tracklist:
1. Intro – 0:29
2. Dumpster to the Grave – 2:17
3. War Windows Vietnam – 2:53
4. Death Is Never Out Of Fashion – 2:41
5. The Broken Branches – 3:05
6. The Spoils of War – 0:34
7. ¡Otra Vez! – 2:33
8. Honey, I Shrunk the Cops! – 2:09
9. 9/11 ‘Til Infinity – 2:56
10. Ana Ng – 2:21
11. Rapture, Rinse, Repeat – 2:18
12. Drowning Out Another Year – 3:53
13. Outro – 1:29
From the Dumpster to the Grave is Star Fucking Hipsters 3rd studio offering and amidst the multiple lineup changes, was able to produce a pretty good album. The title track kicks off this record and does it with great energy and enthusiasm. The up tempo ska riff is outstanding and not overbearing, this layered with the aggressive guitars makes for a great combination. “Death is Never Out of Fashion” features awesome bass work by Chris Pothier which stands out on top of a very typical “skunk” rhythm section. The song has a great dynamic between Scott “Stza” and Nico (*Nico is no longer in the band but is on this album, she left after recording). Her high pitch voice does well to offset what normally would be a boring transitional part. Unfortunately, after the fast pace and intensity of the first track, the album slows down until track 6 “The Spoils of War”. This is where SFH picks up the thrash and beats you over the head with it. “¡Otra Vez!” shows off the band’s rather large originality bone, is that a banjo I detect, because I know I definitely heard an accordion in there? Another thing I generally disagree with is bringing a hip hop artist into do your guest vocals. The pairing of Boots Riley with SFH on “9/11 ‘Til Infinity” is, I won’t say great, but was definitely interesting, and I won’t say I hated it. Oh yeah “Rapture, Rinse, Repeat” = fucking awesome!
Though I would prefer the kick you in the teeth pace of tracks 2 and 6, SFH’s ability to put together a complete album that combines the pest parts of thrash, ska, punk and even a bit of power pop makes for a great release. And although I have never been a huge fan, From the Dumpster to the Grave has made me rethink my position.
I loved everything about this release that wasn’t named Star Fucking Hipster. I will be looking forward to the next release, I just loath the band name for some reason. If you like them and play in a punk band, keep your ears to the street, you may be able to grab a spot during their next lineup change which should be happening any minute now.
To learn more about Star Fucking Hipsters, check out:
www.myspace.com/starfuckinghipsters
www.facebook.com/starf.ckinghipsters
www.fatwreck.com
About the Author
Denise Borders 39, Los Angeles. Denise founded PWV in 2008 and remains the primary manager and photographer/videographer. She is not secretly obsessed with Joey Cape.
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