The Cry!'s lyrics & chords

These four Portland yoot channel the obstreperous Buzzcocks/Green Day branch of power pop. Ray Nelsen sings lead on most songs with an appropriately snotty tone that will please Sex Pistoleros. The rhythm section of drummer Maus Mersky and bassist Dave Berkham emerge periodically as star players and guitarist Brian Crace possesses crazy dynamics and invention with traces of rockabilly, anthem, and acid. “Modern Cinderella” sucks you in with a great hook, chiming chords and cheeky backing vocals that veer abruptly into sweet Beach Boys doowo...read more