Urge Overkill - Jackalope, SXSW, Austin TX - March 15, 2014



[Chicago, IL] I don’t know this band outside of “Girl I’ll Be a Woman Soon” from the Pulp Fiction soundtrack – apparently they had their day. As evidenced by the audience of eager men in their 40s reliving the glory days – I kid, I kid. They were solid. I was just dying on the inside. In my head, I group them with rocking bands I should like but just don’t: Husker Du, Buffalo Tom. The lead singer was wearing sunglasses at afternoon, and called out “You know who you are!” – the classic sleazy rocker call out to every girl, any girl. I was somewhat contented when I realized I was in my very own Singles moment. They’re grunge-lite or just straight up rock n roll. They do it well. Rockboy stopped speaking to me after reading this review. And then recommended four songs to change my attitude. They didn’t.

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