Restroyer. – Restroyer.
When thinking of Salt Lake City, what typically pops into your mind? The 2002 Olympics? Great big salty… lakes? At any rate, punk rock wasn’t my first thought (and it probably isn’t yours either)… That may change, however, with a listen to the new album from Restroyer. The SLC-based quartet specializes in the punk rock that you may remember from the late nineties or mid-aughts – think a mixture of the political approach of Anti-Flag, the upbeat skate punk of Lagwagon, and a bit of grizzled Rancid energy. It’s tied up in an aggressive but digestible ten-song package that highlights its crusty punk rock roots without sacrificing a studio quality that begs for repeat listening. The album opens with the upbeat power chord onslaught of “Rager.” Immediately, Restroyer. hits you with the hallmarks of their sound – chunky power chord buzz, octave-based guitar leads, huge percussion and bass presence, and[...]