New Myths

• Artist: Crack City Rockers
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• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

Sounding just a shade too old and a bit too well-educated for pop-punk, Portland's Crack City Rockers meld their purposefully snarky lyrics with jagged, high-impact power pop (complete with keyboards, harmonies, and occasional saxophone lines) on this seven-cut EP. While Eric S. Gregory's lyrics and vocal delivery aim for a cynical and streetwise undertow, the energetic pulse of the performances lift up the music (especially drummer Curt Schulz and lead guitarist Dennis Mitchell), making this an engaging and powerful listen almost in spite of itself. And while it's obvious that Gregory has some serious matters on his mind, there's enough wit around the edges of "Glory of the Sun" and "Truth Drug" to confirm his sense of humor is still highly functional. There's half a good album on New Myths, so hopefully Crack City Rockers won't stop after six songs and a monkey yell next time out. ~ Mark Deming, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Glory of the Sun		Crack City Rockers	(2:00)
Perfect Life		Crack City Rockers	(2:46)
Munky		Crack City Rockers	(:11)
Truth Drug		Crack City Rockers	(2:20)
Occult Piss		Crack City Rockers	(2:01)
Estrogen Mess		Crack City Rockers	(2:39)
Already Dead		Crack City Rockers	(2:23)

Credits

Larry Crane (Producer), Eric S. Gregory (Vocals), Dennis Mitchell (Harmonica), Sean Flora (Guitar), Curt Schulz (Percussion), Sean Flora (Piano), Dennis Mitchell (Group Member), Eric S. Gregory (Group Member), Larry Crane (Engineer), Dennis Mitchell (Guitar), Sean Flora (Vocals), Kevin Nettleingham (Mastering), Curt Schulz (Drums), Eric S. Gregory (Guitar (Rhythm)), Curt Schulz (Vocals), Sean Flora (Group Member), Curt Schulz (Group Member), Dennis Mitchell (Vocals), Sean Flora (Producer)