Punkrock and Hockey where my thing in the early 80ties. I even went to shows with clothes that had an “HSV Eishockey” patch on it (at that time soccer (and HSV) where no-go for punk – something that has sure big time relaxed since then). Chixdiggit appeared on the radar with their “Best Hung Carrot” EP on Lance Rock in 1995, esp. as it had an Heino (sic! Hanson Brothers – Can’t hide the Heino) cover. Their debut for Sub Pop came in the hey-day of “Pop-punk” and in a unique fashion they re-recorded it in 2007. And re-did the cover, giving them an “grown up” state…
1977 – yup, a clear line of sight back to the mighty Ramones.
published by a cool label – Sub Pop, not sure if really “cool” with me but yes – back then ok!
found in a cool shop – ticked, again Martin Stehr’s Drugstore
catching sound – Seldom a better entry into an album like the combination of the instrumental “Dolphins Love Kids” followed in-kick by “Great Legs” and all within under 02:00 minutes! Only other contender is the first Travoltas album (“Modern World”).
not too bad words – the one who sings about love bringing in a hockey goalie can’t be a bad thing:
saw a picture yesterday of a guy who used to play for the boston bruins and in school i always drew him he had the longest undefeated streak for every shot that hit his cheek he drew on a stitch mark and i think he played with brad park i feel like gerry cheevers i feel like gerry cheevers i got stitch marks on my heart just like gerry cheevers saw a picture yesterday of a guy who used to play for the boston bruins and in school i always drew him he wore a mask just like my heart he had stitch marks on every part and he wore number 30 thats how old you were when you met me i feel like gerry cheevers i feel like gerry cheevers i got stitch marks on my heart just like gerry cheevers i feel like gerry cheevers (i got stitch marks on my heart) (c) Chixdiggit 1996
and now listen and watch:
And in case you need more as in “do they still make it today?” – go figure out“