ORGANIC - The Life And Times Of Sal Sagev {Boss Tuneage} I’m sure I reviewed this in an old print issue of Scanner. Not that I mind cuz this is snotty, early Bay Area sounding Punk with a big CRIMPSHRINE vibe. The band hailed from Portland, Oregon and this 25 track disc acts as a retrospective. First off are eight new tracks (at the time of the original release at least) that feature abrasive, bratty vocals with both ‘Parkdale’ and the violin-lead ‘Candles In The Park’ being highlights. That’s followed by the band’s debut 7" which is a cracking slice of blistering Punk with the repeated plea of ‘Decline’ and the PIXIES-esque arrangements of ‘Hot Words, Wax Lips’ standing out. The album, ‘7 Mile Engine’ follows with an obvious nod to both SCREECHING WEASEL and JAWBREAKER. The final bonus comes with a couple of early demos and two live tracks. There are no dates or any info regarding recording, but I am guessing this dates from about 1995-1998. Anyone into the original Lookout! Records sound would revel in this. It’s sure been a big spinner here! (10.07.09)