Review by: CULTCUTS MUSIC

BitchBoys- Behind the Hound Dog Walls

CD Provided by Ikebana Records

Slovenian surf gurus THE BITCH BOYS bitching full-length follow up to ...In Heat is a collection of slick and savvy surf rock recorded live and direct. Consisting of covers, reinterpretations and inspirations, Behind The Hound Dog Walls coveys a sense of unrestrained fun all filtered through a skillfully controlled array of twangy guitars and reliable surf beat. A lot of the song choices are typical of the genre, like the BATMAN and JAMES BOND themes, as well as classics like “Wipe Out” and “Miserlou.” Even these familiar songs have a bitchy ring to them. But the best tunes are the more exotic selections like “Devojko Mala,” crazy numbers like “Bitchoola” (Inspired by the film ROCKULA!), and a fun collage of guitar licks called “Walk Don’t Run Mr. Eminem” that puts a unique spin on the surf standard. The confines of the surf music style can be restrictive to some bands, but THE BITCH BOYS imagination seems to thrive within a fairly traditional sound. It’s another cool record by a great new band. The only drawback is that these guys live a long way away from my hometown. Hey Bitches, come to America soon!

– Rev. Spenser Hoyt