SPIRITUAL CRAMP - S/T

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The Clash, The Hives, and Rancid all come to mind as soon as you press play on the debut album from Spiritual Cramp. The record features a toe-tapping rhythm section, strutting guitars, and vocals full of punk rock swagger.

The self-titled record exudes all the gleam you’d expect from a Californian rock album, all while maintaining a punk rock bite of realism. Not blinded by the Californian sunshine, Spiritual Cramp battle topics of police brutality and substance abuse as well as more flippant topics such as online squabbles. Even with its pep-in-your-step stylings, the San Francisco sextet manage to peal away at their own exuberance, becoming measured and introspective when needed.