American Steel Discography of CDs

American Steel discography American Steel's second album for Fat Wreck Chords as a reunited band shows the group continuing to evolve from its rambunctious punk-ska foundations into a more focused, muscular pop group. DEAR FRIENDS AND GENTLE HEARTS is less punk, and more analogous to AMERICAN IDIOT-era Green Day, with big melodies substituted for the breakneck speed of the combo's early years. The touching sunshine vocal rounds of "Meals & Entertainment" show that PET SOUNDSio has replaced INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL on their inspirational turntable. Fans of the Lookout years may be bummed with the softened new sound and changed direction, but American Steel seem so comfortable away from their Operation Ivy three-chord crunch that it's hard to believe they were ever anything but polished pop/rockers. Set in a moderate tempo, instead of trying to change society with their lyrics they now just try to escape it by rocking hard and partying hard in the face of adversity. While the inherent tone of "you can do it" is an upbeat departure, the most glaring change from earlier albums is in the timbre of Rory Henderson's voice, which has completely lost its raspy grit. He sings (truly sings) throatily, all the while urgently commanding the punch-drunk and weary to keep their chins up: "Emergency House Party" pushes the notion that drinking, dancing, and singing along will make everything all right, while "Tear the Place Apart" is what you might expect, a four-chord jam that urges, "Get your ass up on your feet now, baby! Tear the place apart!" Recording information: Sharkbite Studios, Oakland, CA. Personnel: Rory Henderson, Ryan Massey (vocals, guitar); John Peck (vocals); Scott Healy (drums). Audio Mixer: Ryan Massey.

American Steel songs Oakland, San Francisco's rugged, broken-bottle-wielding sibling, has a great tradition of gritty punk with an intelligent, political bent, but it's got an equal history of punkers wading into pop's pool for a refreshing dip. American Steel, returning here after a six-year hiatus, represent the best of both worlds with their fiery, soaring anthems. Comparisons to the Clash are inevitable, but their attention to gritty, soulful songcraft shows more depth than just simple imitation. The "future" in the title is that of the corporate fat cats and crooked politicians that have made the ground ...

American Steel CD discography American Steel includes: Ryan (guitar).

American Steel albums From the opening staccato chords of Jagged Thoughts, one gets the sense that this is a giant step forward for these Berkeley punks. The one-two-three-four punk of their self-titled debut and the urgent feel of the songs on Rogue's March are still present, but they are ...

American Steel CD discography Track Listing of songs: Dig That Stupid Sound; Prison Blues; Serve in Heaven/Rule in Hell; Maria; White Collar Crime Fight Song; Charm City; Tranquilzers; Rates of Incarceration; Left and Leaving; Strange New Element; Walk, The; Del Toro; Thank You for Your Custom; Death Warrant; Booze Can; H2O; Collection; Losing Fahrenheit; Not Dead, Not Dying; Crime and Punishment; Without Reason or Rhyme; Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes;