The Rippers

Insane 60's garagepunk from Italy!! Just simply one of the best staff I heard in this genre this long! Think about TELL TALE HEARTS; PRIMATES; SATELLITERS & GRAVEDIGGER 5! Or original Beatpunk Combos like SHADOWS OF KNIGHT; PRETTY THINGS or early STONES! Manic R&B, stomping garagepunk...! This is just simply brainstorming! Dressed up in smart suits these 4 guys know how to perform authentic 60's sound with their vintage equipment! Numbered ed of 300 only..so better buy now..or spend more on eBay tomorrow!! (Lutz - Soundflat Records Mailorder – Germany) "Tracks From Beyond" is the debut single from Italy’s the Rippers. It’s also the first record from Shake Your Ass Record. The Rippers are a garage band and this single was even recorded in their garage. From the photos on the sleeve, they even got the look down pat. These guys must of locked themselves in some old wine cellar, with too many bottles of vino and a the whole "Back From The Grave" series. Side A kicks off with "Leave Me Alone." It’s a jangley piece of garage punk, circa 1965. I like the snotty vocals, reminds me a little of Mick Jagger. "Don’t Talk To Me Baby" is an ass-shaker. I love when eve... more...