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With Cobra Skulls, it’s easy to have a good time. American Rubicon offers up more of their invigorating, left-of-center punk with shades of folk and rockabilly, conjuring images of a threesome between Against Me!, the Living End, and the Clash. It’s a fast and fun record — and a step forward for the guys, showing them tightening up their sound and carving out a distinct voice, even more than 2007′s Sitting Army. They are confident and defiant, and they play with a sense of urgency, directing protest-fueled punches at societal and political ills, careful not to get too weighed down by the seriousness of some of their subject matter. “There’s a Skeleton in My Military Industrial Closet” and “Rebel Fate” voice dissatisfaction with the government and the state of the country, and elsewhere, Cobra Skulls vent guitar-driven frustrations with society (“Muniphobia”) and the punk scene (“Bad Apples”). But singer Devin Peralta isn’t afraid to show a little vulnerability too, like in the stripped-down, twenty-something confession of “One Day I’ll Never,” and the group always sounds like it’s having a great time, keeping things light and accessible. Peralta, whose vocals otherwise resemble Tom Gabel’s, intermittently switches between English and Spanish with ease, making a standout track like “Thicker Than Water” even more memorable. At 17 songs in length, American Rubicon might seem overwhelming at first glance, but at just 36 minutes, it blazes by with spirit and unfailing catchiness — just another sign that Cobra Skulls are fast becoming required listening. ~ Corey Apar, Rovi

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2010 release from the Arizona-based Punk trio. Cobra Skulls started saving the world from popular music in the basement of their house in Reno back in 2005. The trio, good friends with common taste in classic Punk Rock, including individual tastes ranging from Ska, to Country, felt compelled to remind people that real bands still exist in an industry dominated by image and propaganda. Hey, that’s what good Punk music has been about from the start!
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Reno’s Cobra Skulls play a brand of leftist punk that blends crust, folk, rockabilly, skate-punk, and who knows what else. Some say they sound like The Clash, some say The Living End, some say Against Me!. After garnering quite a buzz in neighboring towns, we at Red Scare saw their live show and were immediately sold on ‘em. Because of their varied influences, COBRA SKULLS deliver a record so dynamic that everyone’s ears will perk up. And just when you think they’ve ran outta tricks, they bust out with songs in Spanish aye carumba! Their parents are gonna be especially proud because these guys are quitting their jobs and planning on touring for the rest of 2007. Can you believe we made it to the end without making any jokes about Reno?
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With Cobra Skulls, it’s easy to have a good time. American Rubicon offers up more of their invigorating, left-of-center punk with shades of folk and rockabilly, conjuring images of a threesome between Against Me!, the Living End, and the Clash. It’s a fast and fun record — and a step forward for the guys, showing them tightening up their sound and carving out a distinct voice, even more than 2007′s Sitting Army. They are confident and defiant, and they play with a sense of urgency, directing protest-fueled punches at societal and political ills, careful not to get too weighed down by the seriousness of some of their subject matter. “There’s a Skeleton in My Military Industrial Closet” and “Rebel Fate” voice dissatisfaction with the government and the state of the country, and elsewhere, Cobra Skulls vent guitar-driven frustrations with society (“Muniphobia”) and the punk scene (“Bad Apples”). But singer Devin Peralta isn’t afraid to show a little vulnerability too, like in the stripped-down, twenty-something confession of “One Day I’ll Never,” and the group always sounds like it’s having a great time, keeping things light and accessible. Peralta, whose vocals otherwise resemble Tom Gabel’s, intermittently switches between English and Spanish with ease, making a standout track like “Thicker Than Water” even more memorable. At 17 songs in length, American Rubicon might seem overwhelming at first glance, but at just 36 minutes, it blazes by with spirit and unfailing catchiness — just another sign that Cobra Skulls are fast becoming required listening. ~ Corey Apar, Rovi
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Cobra Skulls have been on an upward trajectory since they sloughed off the shackles of their hometown, Reno, and started bringing their unique musical stylings to the masses back in 2005. Even with 2 full-lengths and 4 EPs to their credit already, not to mention a brutal tour schedule, the guys haven’t let their breakneck pace slow them down. Less than a year after their heralded debut release on Fat Wreck Chords, Bringing The War Home, they are set to deliver a follow up full-length titled Agitations. As has become their calling card, the music on Agitations runs the gamut from rockabilly to folk/punk and hits all points in between. Any discerning listener can quite easily pick out hints of The Misfits, Against Me, The Clash, Chuck Berry, and any number of other varied artists in Cobra Skulls’ music. The mastery of their craft is in the way they seamlessly blend an array of influences, giving nods to each, yet maintaining an old school punk fabric throughout each song. The other hallmark of a Cobra Skulls record is the urgent message they propagate and the content on Agitations is no different. The lyrical themes on the album reflect a passion and vitriol uncommon in today s punk music and serve as an accelerant to the bonfire that is Agitations. All 13 tracks jolt the listeners ears and conscience with a whiplash like intensity (a rare commodity these days), just as a true punk rock album should. Of course, Cobra Skulls’ appeal doesn’t end with their work in the studio; the magnitude of Cobra Skulls’ live show is second to none and will be on full display as they continue their relentless tour itinerary in support of Agitations.
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With Cobra Skulls, it’s easy to have a good time. American Rubicon offers up more of their invigorating, left-of-center punk with shades of folk and rockabilly, conjuring images of a threesome between Against Me!, the Living End, and the Clash. It’s a fast and fun record — and a step forward for the guys, showing them tightening up their sound and carving out a distinct voice, even more than 2007′s Sitting Army. They are confident and defiant, and they play with a sense of urgency, directing protest-fueled punches at societal and political ills, careful not to get too weighed down by the seriousness of some of their subject matter. “There’s a Skeleton in My Military Industrial Closet” and “Rebel Fate” voice dissatisfaction with the government and the state of the country, and elsewhere, Cobra Skulls vent guitar-driven frustrations with society (“Muniphobia”) and the punk scene (“Bad Apples”). But singer Devin Peralta isn’t afraid to show a little vulnerability too, like in the stripped-down, twenty-something confession of “One Day I’ll Never,” and the group always sounds like it’s having a great time, keeping things light and accessible. Peralta, whose vocals otherwise resemble Tom Gabel’s, intermittently switches between English and Spanish with ease, making a standout track like “Thicker Than Water” even more memorable. At 17 songs in length, American Rubicon might seem overwhelming at first glance, but at just 36 minutes, it blazes by with spirit and unfailing catchiness — just another sign that Cobra Skulls are fast becoming required listening. ~ Corey Apar, Rovi
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Reno’s Cobra Skulls play a brand of leftist punk that blends crust, folk, rockabilly, skate-punk, and who knows what else. Some say they sound like The Clash, some say The Living End, some say Against Me!. After garnering quite a buzz in neighboring towns, we at Red Scare saw their live show and were immediately sold on ‘em. Because of their varied influences, COBRA SKULLS deliver a record so dynamic that everyone’s ears will perk up. And just when you think they’ve ran outta tricks, they bust out with songs in Spanish aye carumba! Their parents are gonna be especially proud because these guys are quitting their jobs and planning on touring for the rest of 2007. Can you believe we made it to the end without making any jokes about Reno?
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