I want to end this rather unpleasant year with the exact opposite, and I've loved this band ever since I first heard them on the Life Is Change #2 sampler from BeriBeri Records. Both songs captivate me with their personal lyrics and melancholic mood, yet they still sound very harsh and offensive. This sound and atmosphere resonate perfectly with me, as I too very sensitive and emotional, and it's precisely these two qualities that sometimes get me down because I encounter people who couldn't care less about feelings and only care about their own interests. It's like an addiction; everything else is blocked out, and only the self matters. Well, that's awful, and I don't want to dwell on it. I don't like people who get close to you and then it turns out to be nothing but lame air, and you count no longer. Pathetic. Poor in spirit, poor in heart, or just incredibly stupid. I was very surprised when I saw this release and didn't hesitate to buy it. I want to give you some info about the band; it's not from me, but it fits 100%: "Pot Valiant was a four piece from El Cerrito/California and consisted of Brian (vocals), Nick (guitars), Craig [bass), Dave (drums) and were active from the mid 80s to the mid 90s. The band began as Vagrants; under this name they released three demo tapes and a 7Inch on Lookout Records. Later on they changed their name to Pot Valiant and released two more 7"s and one full-lenght. They also appeared on a compilation and reissued a previously unreleased track this year. Their material released under Vagrants is very DIY and a little more punk sounding than their later material under Pot Valiant which became more of a mix of Punk/Emo/Indierock. Musically their sound could be compared to Squirrel Bait or even The Hated, subtly mixing the emo undertones with straightforward, enjoyable Punk characteristics. It's always impressive to me to hear bands going for this kind of sound pre 1990s when it became increasingly popular and really evolved into its own genre. Back in the 1980s there weren't many bands straying from the norm in terms of Punkrock which makes me really respect the band." Suitable for all moments in life and a constant favorite in my ears, there's nothing to complain about here, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this album, I'm thrilled! Compiled on this two record set are the band’s Lookout & Sunny Sindicut 7Inches, Transaudio LP, comp tracks, and three previously unissued songs, comes in a fold-out case and includes a twenty-page booklet (not included) full of notes, flyers and photos of this classic from the outsider emo scene.
Enjoy the music and the last hours of this year and I wish you all a happy new 2026 and we'll rock just this as fucking hell.
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