Vaxxines, The - Same LP

Diving into Cali’s rich punk history?  A great not so new band releasing excellent music is Oakland’s The Vaxxines formed out of the ashes of the Pathogens and featuring a core member line-up with roots in Strychnine from the mid-'90s to mid-2000's; and Econochrist who were heavily active back in the early '90s.  The Vaxxines debut album delivers a raw blast of Nor Cal snot-punk, grit spewing with infectious hooks and relentless energy.  Frontwoman Chelsea’s distinctive, commandeering voice channels outrage and defiance laced with a faint sense of hope.  And joining Chelsea, the entire band tears through this album with machine gun velocity and a brash, uncompromising attitude harmoniously blending elements of old-school East Bay Punk with a fresh, modern edge.  Fans of Grimple, Blatz, Retching Red, Dead Kennedys, Rancid and Tilt will dig. The albums cover was designed by legendary collage artist Winston Smith and the LP also includes an accompanying two-sided 12" x 24" Full Color Gatefold insert including an additional collage piece by Winston Smith.
(Dead Beat/ 2025)
 

Tracklist:

A1 Defund The Meter Maid
A2 Jab Casualty
A3 Drink Beer Destroy
A4 Suits
A5 999
A6 Throw It All Away
B1 Live Your Life
B2 California Screamin
B3 Berlin To Brighton
B4 Strychnine
B5 ACAB
B6 Rock N Roll Catastrophe
B7 Whiskey Business