By Chris Röckson

The Smears are the ‘Queens of the Scene’ and are an allgirl punk/grunge band that can back up this bold statement whilst pulling no punches.
The Smears are a hard working band whose live shows are fun and likened to ‘being hit by a train driven by Iggy Pop and Courtney Love or L7 being caught in a bar room brawl with Mudhoney’ all comparisons that the girls are very proud of.
 

Like all great bands, The Smears are a gang. You name it these girls have faced it. The girls have been hungry, broke, through breakups and breakdowns but like all great bands they have always put their anger, energy and frustration in to their music.
Don't be fooled by their appearance, these girls will kick you in the teeth, rip your heart right out of your chest and you'll love them for doing so! I mean let’s face it, sometimes a good bone rattling is just what you need…

So say's the PR....Now let's see what the reality is!

The album kicks of with the brilliant 'Deliverance' featured in the background, grungey-punk-pop, and it sets the scene very nicely for what is a must-have in your library. These girls can blast it out with the best of 'em, make no doubt about that. 'Pink Pop' follows in pretty much the same, high-tempo but with a more 'indie' feel than the rest of the album's offerings.

'Friendly Fire' would be equally at home on any Motörhead or Ramones album, fast and furious and played like they mean it....y'know what? They fuckin' do!!!

Stand out song for us was 'Party Song', a quirky l'il ditty with an evil twist in its tale and a raucous sting in its tail!

You won't be disappointed!

Röckson

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