band - The Dirty 30's 2.23.07 review of "Pure MO Rock 'n Roll"

Daniel Seabaugh-BANNEDPROMOTIONS.com

We live in a time when genuine music seems to be on the verge of extinction.

However, I find it reassuring to know there is still a group of individuals who are

indifferent to the secondhand characteristics many of today's musicians obtain.

With their release of Pure MO Rock N Roll, The Dirty 30's demonstrate why they

are virtually superior to the artistic impulses involving rock groups of the Missouri

music scene.

The record begins with a track entitled Rode Hard. With a powerful delivery containing

an effective amount of liveliness, you can practically assure that the record will not be

another one of Cape Girardeau's disappointments. The vocals, performed by Jason

Riley, blend

inseparably with the music and gives one the impression of a casual vocal outing. Not

necessarily careless or inattentive, but fulfilling to the overall requirement of needs for

Jason himself.

Tracks such as The Crackle, should easily appeal to the intoxicated inhabitants of the Cape Girardeau bar scene. With the implication of an alternative to one's infinite night of drinking, this song should be the theme music to an irresponsible drive across the city's bridge. Although The Purple Crackle is no longer in existence, you will be happy to find all those late night excursions alive and well in this musical piece.

Justine should be described as the standout track of the record. With the commemoration of liveliness displayed on the opening track, the song is also full of saturated vocal hooks and a colorful storyline. The rhythmic pattern remains similar throughout the record, possibly leaving one with the impression of repetition. However, this ultimately adds to the portrait of The Dirty 30's character.

The overall quality of the record is acceptable for my preference. It's certainly more enjoyable then a 4-track recording with a single mic hanging from the ceiling. The packaging of the effort is of good taste as well. It's not your typical blank cd-r disc with the effortless photocopied cover. It's rather professional and efficient. The actual disc has a map of Cape Girardeau, not the name of the band or a picture of there faces. This seems to me to be a statement of moral obligation.

The record contains eleven classic southern rock tracks, leaving the exchange for your time a rather satisfying compromise.

I do not wish to receive any form of commendation from the artists or the readers. I imagine I could go on and on about this record but will stop short for the sake of sounding kiss-ass. I simply think the reader should complete their otherwise incomplete cd collection and purchase this album.

Pure MO Rock N Roll was recorded by Tim Hatfield at Cowboy Technical Services in Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY. It was produced by Eric "Roscoe" Ambel.

The Dirty 30's are;

Jason Riley - vocals, guitar

Brian Heuring - lead guitar

Jeb Stewart Venable - bass

Stu Faris - drums

Matt Helderman - guitar

Pick up your copy of The Dirty 30's Pure MO Rock N Roll at Pmac music in Cape Girardeau, MO. Or, buy the record online @ www.myspace.com/thedirty30s