Infected by Records

Poolbur Records 005 / 1987 - amazing and undiscovered rock talent here. violent femmes/sonic youth/mission of burma are all valid references. this sound takes me to what i was looking for in 1987 but couldn't find enough of to suit me. instead i foolishly turned to heavy metal and turned my back on the real record business at the time. this three piece band from WV includes the Poole brothers (Wesley and Mark) and Todd Burge, who now plays bluegrass.

there is a strong rhythm section and raw rock sensibility. its dirty, bassy, sharp and mean. i got this from the Brooklyn load, and i could find only one copy on the internet for 15-. there was no information on allmusic, gemm, musicstack or ebay except for one lone 45 rpm single. the band has a website up on myspace which is a fansite and it leads you to Todd Burge's site. i didnt' get into all that, but this record is a must for those who like their rock loud and fast and furious but still hanging on to melody and rhythm. small label pressing makes this a tougher find, it comes with lyric insert. i like almost every song for play on mixes and the album flows by just too fast.

overall grade B+/needs to be cherished and played often.

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