American Speedway Slay With Their Ship Of Fools
Everyone has a friend that at some point “forces” you to check out a new band that they love. Usually it’s crap, but you go because that’s what friends do. After succumbing to peer pressure, I was +1 to check out a new band in Philly…And I was blown away. AMERICAN SPEEDWAY flat out, rocked The Khyber. They play hi-powered, hi-energy rock’n’roll and I had a smile on my face for the full 30 minute set. I picked up a copy of their new debut release Ship of Fools (It’s vinyl only, but comes packaged with the cd and the vinyl – a cool touch) and after 3 listens it cemented the fact that I needed to see them again. Luckily they were playing the following night in nearby West Chester opening for Electric Frankenstein at Rex’s.
The crowd at this show was much more aware of American Speedway, as the band is from nearby suburb Royersford, PA. This show had full sing-a-longs from the crowd and some fist-pumping goodness. There’s definitely some Supersuckers-esque moments in their music that I truly enjoy, even some AC/DC, The Bronx and Motorhead. If you like fast paced music with subject matter including driving fast, fighting, using a banned white substance, more fighting, more drinking and America, you’ll be very happy!
Woo hoo for good reviews and Woo Hoo for a real website ha ha!