When former Epoxies member, Tim Connolly, wanted to arrange a fun recording project for The Punk Group’s self-tribute, he fetched the vocal talents of three ladies known as Jessi Lix, Double A, and Miss Joseph. The result destined the group to take to the stage. Soon Portland punk notorieties Howie Hotknife (Hotknives, Mean Jeans) and Petey J. Cool (Pure Country Gold) joined in and completed The Suicide Notes. While the guys are experienced, the girls exude prowess. In unison they bop along, singing playfully macabre lyrics to steadfast beats and sixties surf guitar, a sort of evil zombie version of Beach-Blanket-Bingo. The title track of their EP, "Suicide Note" revs up a guitar solo that explodes into punk anthems. "Beach Song" ends even with lovely harmonies and "Wolf Couple" puts a shimmy in your step. Two harder to find tracks are worth the search: "Something At The Window" has a darker rhythm and more ‘90s guitar as well as rare vocals from the guys, while "Love You To Death" indulges in slicing and dicing through funky bass lines in the most endearing of ways. – Brandy Crowe
