Punk with a difference! The old games punk band playing genre strange song in punk rock style for times other way. Black Velvet Flag covers diverse classic of the US punk and hardcore bands like the Germs, Circle Jerks, the Suicidal Tendencies or (of course) Black Flag. These songs are presented but in very relaxed jazz / lounge versions, although some songs are really recognized the experienced listener only through the texts. What initially sounds strange, but makes sense because lyrics like "I shot JFK" get in this context again on a new meaning. Very nice also the cover, as well as the title alludes to the legendary "Decline of the Western Civilization" soundtrack (a film directed by Penelope Spheeris on US-Punk). Between the songs still fake interviews with the individual band members. Overall, a really great disc which has more punk spirit for me, than about a band like Rancid, which just sounds either like Clash, Specials or recently GBH. Punks can also reject the suit at the bar, sipping Martini and Black Velvet Flag hear ...
