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***Hot on the heels of "The No Heart" seven-inch (Mr. Lady) and yet another all-across-the-country tour, Back to Go finds the Third Sex slightly older, wiser, and a little more melodic with all the punk pop still intact. This perfect follow-up to their 1996 debut full-length, Card Carryin', contains thirteen songs recorded at Jackpot in Portland, Oregon, produced by Donna Dresch (Team Dresch), recorded and mixed by Joanna Bolme (Jr. High, Calamity Jane). It's some of the most powerful queer-powered punk guitars, drums, and singing in the Northwest. Having nabbed Shari (Cypher in the Snow, Harum Scarum) last year as a replacement for former drummer Killer, Trish and Peyton swap guitar, bass and vocal responsibilities, keeping the variety healthy-from melodic power pop harmonies to thrashing guitar punk to fast-paced bursts of energy. At times comparable to Team Dresch, Bikini Kill, and Slant 6, the Third Sex always have tour plans brewing, drawing as much inspiration from their many co-conspirators all across the country as they create. |
