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Small Arms Dealer
A Single Unifying Theory
Deep Elm CD

A Single Unifying Theory contains a shark on the cover and song entitled "What Would Bruce Campbell Do?".pretty damn badass if you ask me.

A Single Unifying Theory contains a whole hell of a lot of drive. There's no secret that Small Arms Dealer share the same driving spark as Hot Water Music. The influence runs deep, but Small Arms Dealer isn't just another replica—they have their own punk-rock sound that will leave a stinging aural bruising.

With multiple shouted vocals, thick vibrant bass lines, rhythmic guitars that scrape and shred with passion, and a heartfelt delivery, Small Arms Dealer delivers an enjoyable debut that gets that blood flowing. Forceful rockers like "A Fire in the Mine," "Tonight.On a Very Important Episode," "Galactus: Devourer of Worlds," and "Your Sister's A Werewolf," occupy a hook-ridden magnetism that makes it hard to break free from (not that you would want to). However, Small Arms Dealer aren't afraid to slow the pace, especially on easygoing tracks like the acoustic "My Headlocks Are (Crazy)," the down tempo "Baby's Too High To Drive Tonight," and the closer "Things Explode for No Reason" that swells with energy.

Alive and passionate, Small Arms Dealer will please fans of melodic punk-rock outfits like Samiam, Hot Water Music, New Bruises, and Latterman. A Single Unifying Theory is explosive.

by Fake Train