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Sardinia, fortunately, is not only Costa Smeralda.
It is not only Briatore and Berlusconi.
It is not only a summer destination for frenzied tourists.
Sardinia is also The Rippers. Simply one of the best Garage Punk groups with a 60s influence around.
"Better The Devil You Know" from 2012 is a runaway train that crashes violently against the rawest, most innocent, and untouched rhythm 'n' blues.
Amongst smoking and twisted metal, fragments of Pretty Things, Yardbirds, Stones, Sonics, the American garage punk of the 60s fueled by the roughest British Invasion, torn by the expressive urgency of early 70s punk.
We recognize remnants of the wild 60s Garage that set Northern Europe ablaze in the 90s.
The Rippers shred and chew on tradition and spit it out wildly against a wall that is demolished by the spirited harmonica of "THE PREY IS IN," the demonic surf punk of "HEY Mr. CHEMIST," the dark blues of "HERE COME THE LUNATIC" and a tumultuous succession of garage tracks, rock 'n' roll, that are like real battering rams.
"Nothing new," some might argue. True! But I continue to follow "the devil I know," confident of not making a mistake.
If you like the "NURAGIC" Back From The Grave, don't miss the Hangee Five.
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