Re-releases are always a bit of a mixed bag.
Do we really need them?
Is the band just trying to make money because they are currently on an artistic hiatus?
Well, sometimes that's the case.
But sometimes a re-release offers the chance to acquire long out-of-print records that are being sold at high prices on various platforms, at a more affordable rate.
Sometimes, a re-release is something special. This is the case with this release from RENO DIVORCE from the USA.
The recording in question was released in 2002 only on CD with eleven tracks. The band considered the release more of a demo. However, the “demo” was received so well by the press that it marked the beginning of RENO DIVORCE's rise from Denver.
Now, over 20 years later, this piece of music is available for the first time ever on vinyl, and of course, the recordings have also been remastered.
On “Naysayers & Yesmen,” RENO DIVORCE laid the foundation for their success, as mentioned. It quickly becomes clear why when listening.
Top-notch kick-ass punk rock with melody and catchiness. Plus, the voice of Brent Loveday (stage name or real name? Who knows?) is just as catchy as it is with bands like Social Distortion, Adolescents, or similar calibers.
If you can appreciate powerful kick-ass punk rock with a rock'n'roll twist, you should definitely check out the band. And for those who already know the band, this is a great opportunity to complete their collection and perhaps simply enjoy the old tracks in good quality again.
