This'll Kill Ya!

(The above picture does not accurately represent current band members)

Band Members:
matt roren - vocals
john deep dish lisa - vocals, toy piano
ian denning - guitar, organ
sean corkery - bass
rob tavalero - accordion
sean ganzer - violin,mandolin, banjo, guitar
mike tambo tamborrino - drums


Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/thisllkillya


This'll Kill Ya! is a fun punk band with the eclectic style of Gogol Bordello and a slew of awesome/uncommon instruments including mandolin, accordion, and toy piano! Their sound is catchy and tight (which sets them apart from your typical Long Island punk band). Matt Roren's rough voice (akin to Shane MacGowan's) is a pleasant contrast to the swell of instruments that blends behind him in a well-orchestrated phantasmagorical lullaby. The band's sound is reminiscent of folk punk bands like Against Me!, or Defiance, Ohio. This'll Kill Ya! has a professional sound, but they are currently unsigned. Amongst the band's influences are The Pogues, Arcade Fire, Elvis Costello and...Ice Cube. I'm not sure about Ice Cube but listen to any of the songs available on the band's Myspace and you will surely notice a strong Celtic Influence. It is refreshing to hear a punk band that draws from a wealth of influences and who don't fall victim to sloppy guitar and cliched lyrics. 


 


"When Love Goes Up in Flames" is perhaps the band's catchiest song. It's a great song because it showcases each of the band member's particular abilities, and the guitar riffs are catchy...overall it is a great song to dance to. 

In terms of lyrical content, This'll Kill Ya! doesn't strive for poetic profundity-tunes like "Gingivitis Blues" will attest to that.  But "Gingivitis Blues" is entertaining and humorous; and in the realm of contemporary punk rock awash with bands bitching about the government and blah blah blah, it's really nice to listen to a band like This'll Kill Ya, who in the face of everything, are a reminder that it's important to never take yourself too seriously. And besides, dental hygiene IS still an issue these days!

Who should listen to this band: Anyone who likes a fun band that has a lot of energy, passion, and a kick-ass sound!
Who shouldn't: Morrisey loving, bleeding heart sad folk :( ...or maybe they should, to lighten up ^_^