Review by Doug Cornell

Looking for crunchy guitars and wall-of-sound vocal choruses?  Your search is over. Boston's Kalvin Koolige (cool name - although I know nothing about the guy) deliver the goods.

The four tracks on the band's MySpace page all offer up high-energy American rock and roll that is infused with a just a touch of punk.  The three-piece outfit cranks out a guitar/drum/vocal style that is completely without subtlety.  "Matador" begins with a clever bass and drum riff and sneering vocals.  A dump-truck full of guitars empties on your head as the chorus kicks in with a catchy backing "who-oh oh-oh."

Slightly delayed electric guitars and a throbbing bass kick off "Countdown."  More guitar melodies and straight-forward singing provide the meat in this track.  The lyrics aren't meant for much more than a good time, and the song does provide plenty of fun, especially after the quiet instrumental break near the end of the tune.

"One More Roll" is a hot number, sorta like salsa that heats you up just enough to make your forehead break out in sweat.  The tempo cooks as the boys load you up with heaps of guitar and vocal melodies.

The band's most popular MySpace track is "Streets of Tikrit," which is a bit of a departure from the other available tracks. A stuttering beat drives this loud track that is sure to be a favorite in the mosh pit.  Kudos to the boys for hammering out the amazing guitar bit at the song's conclusion.

Fans of Urge Overkill or modern era Bad Religion will want to check out Kalvin Koolige.