Northern Avenger

by D.O.A.

Overview

This may be Vancouver's D.O.A.'s 12th album, but it's the first in 26 years to reconstitute their original fiery punk style. Reviews compare Northern Avenger to their classic first two LPs, 1980's Something Better Change and 1981's Hardcore '81, and it would be true if the band coerced drummer Chuck Biscuits back. But the return of original bassist Randy Rampage is huge, not only because it gives sole constant Joey "Shithead" Keithley a second third of his original, vaunted trio, but Rampage's playing ignites the fluid-fast chops of that stunning era. Several hot tracks, such as the catchy "Last Chance," riff-wonder "Crossfire," and "Golden State," easily stack up to the likes of "The Enemy" and "The Prisoner." Moreover, with latest drummer Floor Tom Jones pounding like late Biscuits brother Dimwit (Ken Montgomery), Northern Avenger feels like a gnarlier update on 1982's Clash-like War on 45. From the opening "Human Bomb" to the rockin' cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's antiwar 1970 number two "Who Will Stop the Rain," with stops at slamming hockey frenzy "Donnybrook," skanking ska tracks, and the cutting "Police Brutality," it's relentless, high-energy drive for any era. Even with classic rock producer Bob Rock, such influences from recent albums are eschewed for the mix Rock summoned on D.O.A.'s earliest two 7"s 30 years ago. Too bad Rampage is gone again, now; on this 48 minutes, the present checks the past into the boards. ~ Jack Rabid, The Big Takeover

Product Details

Release Date:	11/18/2008
Label:	Sudden Death / Social Bomb / Social Bomb/Sudden Death
UPC:	0652975007913
Rank:	104865

Tracks

1. Human Bomb
2. Golden State
3. Devil's Speedway
4. Poor Poor Boy
5. Donnybrook
6. Police Brutality
7. Mountains That We Climb
8. This Machine Kills Fascists
9. How Long Till the Day
10. Set Them Free
11. Who Will Stop the Rain
12. Still a Punk
13. Last Chance
14. California Hardcore Last Chance
15. Crossfire

Album Credits

Performance Credits

D.O.A.   Primary Artist
Joe Shithead Keithley   Vocals
Willy B Sober   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Floor Tom Jones   Vocals,Drums
Danny Galvin   Guest Artist,Spoken Word
Ford Pier   Vocals (Background),Guest Artist
Randy Rampage   Vocals
Chris Gestrin   Guest Artist,Keyboards
John Korsrud   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Rod Murray   Trombone,Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Jamey Koch   Audio Production,Audio Engineer,Producer,Engineer,Mixing
Doug Denton   Photography
Laura Keithley   Photography
Chris Storms   Technical Assistance
Jamie Sitar   Mastering
Andrew Shaw   Technical Assistance
Joe Shithead Keithley   Composer
Ford Pier   Performer
Zach Blackstone   Technical Assistance
Chris Gestrin   Performer
John Korsrud   Performer
Mike Cashin   Technical Assistance
Rod Murray   Performer
Jens   Mixing,Audio Engineer
Bob Rock   Producer,Audio Production