Chris Shaw (Ex-Cult, GØGGS) and Orville Neeley (Bad Sports, OBN III’s) started Memo PST in 2022 and already recorded their debut LP last May in a handful of days in the studio of the John Dwyer and Eric Bauer owned Discount Mirrors studio. Twelve months later we can hear the result on a 12-song self-titled debut LP courtesy of In The Red Records.
What stands out from the get-go is how loud this self-titled debut is. I guess you could call it a punk record, particularly in attitude and vocal delivery. But to my ears, Memo PST is, at its core, a rock record. It’s hard-rocking and primal, with standout guitar work that harks back to Neeley’s OBN III’s roots. Neeley wrote the songs, Shaw sings them and penned the lyrics, creating a powerful dynamic duo. At times, Memo PST sounds like America’s answer to Split System (Australia). Both bands feature a barking vocalist paired with killer guitar riffs and a tight rhythm section. Memo PST doesn’t quite match the frenetic pace of Split System though. But it’s not a competition, and a couple of exceptions aside, Memo PST proves you don’t need speed to make your speakers—or your local venue—explode. Just watch this awesome performance on HLPtv by the band.
The record is not on Bandcamp right now, but streaming everywhere. Suggested sample tracks: Dog Meds, Platform Damage (video below), Night Circuit.
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