Release Date: December 2018
Format: Digital and Vinyl
Label: One Chord Wonder (Italy) and Mom’s Basement Records (USA)
Location: Turin, Italy
Current Lineup:
- Giulio – guitars
- Tony Kelvin – bass
- Lorenzo Bravi – drums/vocals
- Zack – guitars/vocals
Favorite Tracks: Enjoy The Rest, What a Shame (Jani Lane), and 216
Sounds Like: Alkaline Trio, The Lillingtons, The Ramones, and Lawrence Arms
The Ponches go way back to 2005 when they formed in Turin, Italy. Sadly they have decided to call it quits, but not before releasing one kick ass single sided 12 inch Lp. The record is now out via One Chord Wonder (Italy) and Mom’s Basement Records (USA) . US listeners be sure to use the USA link to purchase.
On that note let’s check out their final release, “Ouit”. The record intros with, ‘Enjoy The Rest’. This one is fast paced. The drums and bass and perfected in this song. ‘Somerton Man’ is up next on the list. The pace slows down a little, but still rocks. This one has somewhat of a late 90s feel to it. This one is very Romanesque.
Up next is ‘They Didn’t Know What You Did Before’. This one is much darker compared to the previous songs. It sounds alot like the Lillingtons. I really dig the guitar riffs on this one. ‘What a Shame (Jani Lane)’ is up next. Not positive, but this may be a tribute to Warrant’s Jani Lane? Anyhow it’s a great tune!
‘216’ is up next with a strong melody. The harmonies on this are beautiful. ‘Autumn in Minsk’ is the last track on the record. This one has some great drums and even better melodies. Is this the last we will hear from the Ponches? Hopefully for our sakes this isn’t the last one and many more will follow. This record is a perfect way for a band to say goodbye to their fans.
Tracks:
- Enjoy The Rest
- Somerton Man
- They Didn’t Know What You Did Before
- What a Shame (Jani Lane)
- 216
- Autumn in Minsk
Links:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePonches/
- Bandcamp: https://momsbasementrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-ponches-quit
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6oTuqEFrVPkGMGd3dT1CM5
- CPRA Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6oTuqEFrVPkGMGd3dT1CM5
