I never realized how good this single was until I heard it quite
unexpectedly at a nightclub in Scarborough. It was really
refreshing between the Heavy Metal and Rock "Classics" being
played.
This is one of those singles that remind you of a lot of different bands, while still maintaining its own identity. I can hear early Ramones vocals especially, among other things, but since I can't pin down a complete influence, the song remains a really good pop tune by Crash Kills Five.
The packaging is really attractive for a totally independent production, and proves that it's possible for a band to at least try and shape their own destiny by putting out their own product, not sacrificing their artistic beliefs (expect perhaps due to cost of materials).
This is something CK5's moms can be proud of.
Anita Mara
Webmaster's notes:
- I found it interesting to see the self-sufficiency ethic that Shadowy Men was repeatedly praised for showing up in a review here. Obviously, Reid and Don carried that philosophy over to Shadowy Men.
- For those of you who haven't see it before, "b w" (usually "b/w") means "backed with". It's just a way of noting that the other tracks are B-sides. With CDs, you don't see that notation anymore.
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