Suicide rock ‘n’ roll

Just for a moment, I’d like to talk about what might be the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world. That would be Japan’s Electric Eel Shock. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing them plat at the Jackpot Saloon this past Saturday, and I believe I experienced something akin to a religious conversion.

See, there are very few bands that knock me for a loop these days. Danko Jones has done it, and done it with precision. However, EES kicked my ass with power and soul. Their drummer came out clad in nothing but a tube sock. The show started with a powerful “1! 2! 3!… ONE MORE TIME!!!” three times. They poured their pitcher of beer into the front row’s glasses. They played “Iron Man” at double speed, and it still sounded fucking evil.

The bar was too hot- didn’t care. The audience smelled like a hippie’s feet- didn’t care. My beer was piss warm- didn’t care. They could have played on the surface of the fucking sun, and I wouldn’t have cared, so long as they kept playing. They’re that fucking good.

Electric Eel Shock is coming to your town. Go see them.

from Beat Me:
Scream For Me” (single edit)

from Go Europe!:
Do the Metal
Rock & Roll Can Rescue the World

from BBC Radio Session:
Suicide Rock ‘n’ Roll” (live)

Pictures from Saturday night’s show.