By: Sue Hardee

Chapel Hill, NC--Chapel Hill’s Blag’ard is a two man show producing high-energy rock and roll. Their latest album, Mach II, is no different, and immediately pumps you up with fast paced guitar riffs and pounding drums. This one is sure to make you jump up and down or bang your head (or both).
I was amazed at the fullness of the sound since it was coming from just two people. Joe Taylor provides lead vocals and guitar, while Adam Brinson backs Joe up on vocals and provides body moving beats on drums. Authentic punk rock style vocals by both men are a delight to listen to and put a smile on your face. The men harmonize beautifully together.

The album provides ten tracks and provides a current yet unique punk sound. It opens with a track entitled “Get Some” and closes with R.C.O. A personal favorite of mine was “Harmony.”

Throughout the album, you’ll hear many hooks that will be impossible to get out of your head. It also makes for great road trip music as it would be impossible to NOT feel the energy and adrenaline that just pours out of this album. It will definitely keep you alert for a long drive. Roll down your windows, open your sunroof, and enjoy.

Mach II was produced by Chapel Hill label Pig Zen Space and recorded at Track and Field, also in Chapel Hill, by Nick Petersen in the fall of 2009. The album was mastered by Carl Saff and is available for download in its entirety at www.pigzenspace.com. The cost is $3.50.

If you’re looking for upbeat, authentic, punk rock, Blag’ard is where it’s at.

For more information about Blag’ard, feel free to check out the band’s website at http://www.blagard.com.