Johnny Void and The Others - What I Say Is Cool
Metal, Punk, Hardcore
Florida, United States
Overall Impression: "What I Say is Cool" is an exciting release from the vault of Florida based punk rockers, Johnny Void and The Others. With the lineup of Johnny Void (guitar/vox), Michael Blackford (bass), and Jason Burrows (drums), the band recorded this track in January 1996 at L N G Studios in Merrit Island, FL. This track wastes no time in getting down to business, immediately hitting the listener with the full force of distorted guitar, frenetic drumming and a screaming, guttural vocal delivery through the verse, before landing on the more melodic titular hook of "What I say is cool." A quick modulation serves as a bridge, before returning to the main riff and finishing out this brief but wild ride. Punk rock aficionados should be on the lookout for not one, but two musical anthologies from Johnny Void and The Others, released on Rakka Rakka Records.
Strongest Point(s): Great energy, very much in the anarchic spirit of punk, both musically and lyrically. The musicianship is quite good, especially considering the ages of the artists at the time of the recording. Nice contrast between the screaming verse and the sung chorus, I've always appreciated that device in this genre. Clever little bridge, does well to break things up. Finally, I liked the ritard at the end. It adds a feeling of release, gives it a little added drama. Very solid track!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Punk Rock, Hardcore Punk, Proto Punk, Thrashcore, Skate Punk, Alt Rock
Artist target suggestions: Minutemen, Circle Jerks, Sex Pistols, Minor Threat, Black Flag, Bad Religion, Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Kennedys, Misfits, Ramones, The Faith, Fugazi, Agent Orange, Bad Brains, Reagan Youth
Be sure to check out the rad music video from Johnny Void and The Others of their song What I Say Is Cool! Johnny Void and The Others - What I Say Is Cool (Official Music Video)
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Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre, from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers