Here is an example of how the artwork drew me in, and the music made me stay. A Surefire Way To Get Sober may be The Animal Steel’s debut album, but its members have been playing music since the ’90s. Unburdened by a need to be cool – they are dads nowadays, the record is simply a product of true passion and love. From the first couple of songs it’s clear that approach pays off for the band. They play a heartfelt blue-collar kind of punkrock that incorporates elements of emocore (think Boysetsfire) and orgcore (somewehere between Iron Chic and The Ship Thieves). Good music, good artwork, nice vinyl color. There are worse, much worse ways to spend your money.
