Itchy & the Nits' demo tape was one of the most exciting debut releases of last year, and thankfully we did not have to wait long for more music from this Sydney-based garage punk trio. Total Punk Records has compiled the seven demo tracks with five brand-new cuts to form a proper debut album for Itchy & the Nits called Worst Of. This, my friends, is an instant classic in the garage punk world — sounding like something that might have come out on Radio X in 1996. These ladies understand what great rock 'n' roll is all about, and the simplicity of their musical approach is the stuff of genius. If you like your budget punk raw, primitive, catchy, and fun, Worst Of will hit you just the way you like it. Give credit to Total Punk for realizing that the demo tracks were already perfect and needed to exist on a record. The five new songs fit right in. None of these songs come close to hitting the two-minute mark, and the whole album clocks in at under 17 minutes. Itchy & the Nits know how to get in, get out, and leave you wanting more! If this is your first exposure to Itchy & the Nits, smash hits like "Goner," "Crabs," and "Beat It Bozo!" are sure to be stuck in your head for weeks. New cuts like "Dreamboat" and a fab cover of The Gizmos' "Tie Me Up" justify the purchase price even if you already own the demo tape. Mick Fletcher has already certified this album gold, and who's gonna argue with him? Sadly, the vinyl is already sold out, but I know you resourceful types will find a way to score a copy!
https://totalpunkrecords.bandcamp.com/album/worst-of
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKXDJ_G3l6c
https://itchyandthenits.bandcamp.com/album/itchy-and-the-nits
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a definite winner
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