Fuck! This guy is one of the best music writers in the world today! This take no shit skin has a column in Maximum RocknRoll that I read first thing when I pick up an issue! I was turned on to this rough and tumble journalist by a good friend who praised him for his unconventional style and enthusiasm of a teenage boy who discovers punk rock for the first time! His column kicks ass! Roehrs cuts to the chase and gives you the straight dirt on the bands origin and highlights his favorite lyrics on every release! Check this excerpt:
"Holy shit! Grave Mistake Records and WASTED TIME have upped the ante for all you punks and skins! The new WASTED TIME 'Futility' LP is a fucking scorching indictment of our society delivered with a one-two punch that very few punk bands can muster. "
This is a good example of how Roehrs gets right down to the shit and slaps you in the face with a record review that makes you wanna hear it right away, even if your not a connoisseur of punk or oi! Pontificating on the finer and more minute details of a record are all well and good (most writers do this) but this guy is intent on stressing the importance of each record with an urgency that leaves no room for the hogwash! Every music writer sheltered behind their cozy desk analyzing music like metaphysics needs to take a page from this urban dwelling scum rocker! At the heart of it all, great music should get you this excited! It should make you want to shout out to the world what a fucking impact the music makes on you! Don't hide behind too much critical assessment, cut to the bone! I write this loving homage in hopes that every one of you punks and skins (and everyone) will check this guy out! While my writings bear no influence from Mr. Roehrs, he certainly has my highest fucking admiration! Until next time, I'll see you fucks at the bar!
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