KRUM BUMS: SAME OLD STORY REVIEW BY BRIAN JAMES

The snotty saga of Austin-based street punkers continues with the release of SAME OLD STORY out now on TKO Records. With the exception of a higher production value and the inclusion of a cello in the mix, this 6 song E.P. delivers exactly what you've come to expect from this multi-ethnic, beer-spittin' collection of gritty musicians.

Frontman Dave Rodriquez's throaty vocal style brings to life the angst-ridden content of his words and combined with the musicianship of the band; the Krum Bums as a collective manage to re-create that sonic vacuum of punkrock paranoia, frustration, and hatred felt on prior releases such as THE SOUND and AS THE TIDE TURNS.

As serious as the music of the Krum Bums is, what I admire most about the band is their brutally sarcastic and comedic approach to life offstage. Their sense of humor is in glaring contrast to the serious and moody nature of music they write. When I asked Dave Rodriquez in a recent interview about the importance of having that vibrant sense of humor to combat the darkness of the times we live in, his response put everything into perspective.

"Having that sense of humor is probably the only way I could survive - with all the fucked up shit goin on (in the world today) - and just dealing with life in general - sometimes with all the drama you just gotta sit down and have a drink and have some fuckin laughs."

SAME OLD STORY is the Krum Bums fourth official studio release and if youre unfamiliar with the musical offerings of this band, consider this your first and only friendly warning. - Brian James/ Dope Sick Radio

KRUM BUMS: SAME OLD STORY
Year: 2009
Producer:  Gabe Gonzalez
Label: TKO Records

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KRUM BUMS ON DOPE SICK RADIO

Dave Rodriquez of the Krum Bums appears on Dope Sick Radio Episode Number 60. The complete interview and episode can be heard here - CLICK FOR DIRECT LINK