Back in 1994, I got a cd by this band called Naked Aggression. At the time, I remember being blown away by the sound. Sure, punk rock with female vocals. But it was more than that. It was the empowered and slightly acidic bite that really pulled me in. I recall playing that cd over and over again, always ready to turn down the volume in case my mom came in the room.
Offsides reminds me heavily of Naked Aggression updated for 2007 (holy crap, how is Naked Aggression still a band in 2007? Jeez, mind blowing), and a little less in your face. The political undertones are there and so is the biting edge. There is also a guy in the band named Bearded Jon. No correlation to Naked Aggression, just pretty cool. I can’t grow a beard so I’ll probably never be nicknamed Bearded Brian (which sounds pretty cool). Jealousy, I guess.
You can check out Offsides on Myspace or at just about any show in CT. In fact, either way you investigate, I’m sure you can hear some demo tracks and see pics/live action. Support CTHC. Peace.