Artist The Malamondos
Album Rocktopussy
Released 2008
Label Red Car Records
The Malamondos have made their mark on the headboard of Psycho-A-Go-Go rock-n-roll with their seductive vocals, tremolo-verbed twang-n-growl and tightly-thunderous back-beats. With influences ranging from Link Wray, The Rolling Stones and The Sonics to Russ Meyer and The Muppets, it should come as no surprise that The Malamondos have crafted such a unique and instantly intoxicating sound. Spreading the words and rhythms of a darker and more provocative world of sex, lies, and audiotape, The Malamondos have shown the masses that live music and good times were alive and well.
The Malamondos have correctly coined themselves as “The World’s most diabolical Psycho-a-go-go band”. The first spin of their sophomore release Roctopussy took me on a ride that melds surf-rock guitars, infectious-booty-shakin’ bass lines, solid kit work, and the seductive lyrics delivered by Hunny Goodnight. The second spin secured this disk as the one of the most fun I’ve experienced in quite some time.
Most songs appearing on Roctopussy clock in under three minutes. The Malamondos waste no time on song structure and filler that don’t fall in line with their sound. This North Carolina based quartet delivers a throw-back approach to rock n’ roll that refuses to be ignored and shoves the sound (and style) down your throat. Think of the outcome if The Cramps got in a fight with Man or Astroman? and The Rolling Stones jumped in and knifed ‘em all. Yes friends, it’s that fun and unexpected.
The reverb-soaked twang delivered by Van Serpico conjures thoughts of rockabilly parties complete with hip-swaying debauchery and swing dancing. The lyrics invoke the dark-side of classic rock that focus on excess and lust. The cover of The Rolling Stones “Paint it Black” provides a fresh spin on one of the most classic rock anthems ever written…a feat that not many contemporary bands could execute.
All things considered, everyone needs a disk like Roctopussy in their catalog. Put it on for a party, roll it out for night of seduction or play it loud while racing your ’55 Ford Fairlane down the line. This is classic rock n’ roll that delivers everything except the duck-ass hair cut and pomade. Their focus is delivering a good time; and a good time they deliver.
So friends…grease up your hair, get out your leather jacket and grab your switchblade daddy-o. This is one ride down memory lane you don’t wanna miss.
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