It may sound like a strange thing to say, but I found the Groinoids to be very refreshing, aside from the fact that some of them could have passed for semi-grown-up Opie Griffiths. Mongee always sounded so earnest as he screamed out his gut wrenching words. Rico made sure that things went fast, churning whining noises out of his guitar and somehow managing to sound a little low profile at the same time. Cheese on bass ended up being the workhorse, holding it all down while everyone else was messing around and having a time. Big Daddy seemed to just pull random shit out of his ass and yet it all worked! Some of their songs appeared originally on the seminal This is Boston Not L.A. release and now we've been treated to a 7" vinyl of a session from Radiobeat. I say get it. This disc would make a fine addition to anyone's collection. I happen to be lucky enough to have scored a colored vinyl copy, and you can too. According to the dude who put out the record they are available for $6.25ppd in the US or $8.50 international. Paypal payments go to orders@i-dealrecords.com The 1st press is 500 records (350 on black, 150 on green/brown vinyl). Mail orders get color copies till sold out. Some of the original band members are planning reunion shows. Check their website for the most current details on where and when.
