Personal and the Pizzas

Imagine if the Ramones never left the pizza parlor and decided to write an entire discography about their lunch order. This is high-energy, low-brow garage punk that leans heavily into a 'tough guy' greaser aesthetic that is equal parts tribute and hilarious satire. The songs are short, sharp shocks of distorted guitar and primitive drumming that prioritize a good hook over any semblance of musical complexity.

What sets them apart is the sheer commitment to the bit. From the Hoboken street-tough accents to the relentless lyrical focus on beer, pizza, and juvenile delinquency, they capture the 'slimeball' energy of 1970s New York punk without the art-school pretension. It is music that sounds like it was recorded in a kitchen with a single microphone and a lot of enthusiasm.

Start with 'Raw Pie' for the definitive collection of their early singles. It is the perfect introduction to their 'one riff, one song, dumb words' philosophy. If you find yourself craving more, 'Diet, Crime & Delinquency' offers the same greasy thrills with slightly more focus on their particular brand of suburban NJ mythology.