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Tuff Luvs
Tuff Luvs
Party Dudes
New Art School
“I know it’s not a popular opinion, but I still feel that just because a band can get fucked up, it doesn’t make it a good idea (for example; D4 = can do whatever the hell they want). When I got this CD I was a little wary at first (again, if the sixteen-year-old kids in my neighborhood can get drunk, is it really that big of a deal if you do?), but was put at ease within seconds, because this is great. Part Supersuckers (during some of the slower, groove-heavy jams) and part Marked Men (actually, make that a skuzzier Marked Men), that, while may be all about partying, ultimately focuses on the rock. Very recommended.” –Joe Evans III (New Art School, www.newartschool.net) - Razorcake Magazine
I can’t tell you that there’s anything original about the beer-spewing scuzz on display here, but I will tell you that it’s loud, lunk-headed fun that mixes up howling sleaze with arena-rock ambitions and party-punk attitude. Sorta like Rock n’ Roll Juggernaut-era Meatmen with Ace Frehley on guitar. These guys were born to shit in bathtubs. If staggering into walls is your game, seek these power-pukers out. You have much to discuss with ‘em.
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review from EAR DAMAGE:
Tuff Luvs
Party Dudes
New Art School
On Jackson, MS’s Tuff Luvs rollicking debut, there’s no illusions whatsoever about their alcoholic slacker aesthetic. From the pretty self-explanatory album cover to the fight-for-your-right-to-party style lyrics of songs like the title track ("Party dudes just got here, now you have the right to bear beers!"), what you see is what you get. Thankfully, this is one of those cases where that’s a good thing. The ‘Luv’s fairly eclectic mix of punk, power pop, Turbonegro, and 70’s rock are right on time for starting a party or keeping it going. Choice tracks: “Put it in Your Throat”, the slacker anthem “Unemployed” and “Addicted to You.”
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TUFF LUVS: Heartbutn: 7”
“Raw, mid-tempo, hooky--these huys have the whole Killed by Death thing pretty much sussed out. Would’ve sworn it was some punk obscurity from the late ‘70s Midwest if I hadn’t read the press sheet.” -Jimmy Alvarado -Razorcake
TUFF LUVS - Heartburn” EP
“ If you remember that ATOMIC BRAINS single from several months back and its relative limpness, let your fears be dashed by Tuff Luvs, another post-EUNUCHS combo. Ya see, it’s all hooky punk this time around and we’re all the better for it. Tough, errr, excuse me, Tuff sounding punk rock (verging on rawk) that is as catchy as it is rough. Although not the greatest thing outta the Goner scene in recent months, I’m never so stuffed that I can’t take at least one more bite. (MC)” - Maximumrocknroll
“Fuck yeah, Mississippi is back in the game, take some Eunuchs and add the spits, dumb lyrics but perfect, red vinyl ...quintessential punk r ‘n r. 4 songs...” - CONTAMINATED RECORDS!
Check out this swell review of the new 7” -MIAMI NEW TIMES
“This sizzling red slab of delicious 7” wax by Jackson, MS’s garage punkers Tuff Luvs features four scorching redneck garage numbers. Side A opens with dirty guitar feedback before planting some four-on-the-floor rhythm for the title track. This raging quintet doesn’t dilly-dally on this two-minute sing-along, with more dirty riffage and female inspired gastrointestinal discomfort. “Addicted to You” closes the five minute side with more rock and roll oriented punk, slicked with Pabst Blue Ribbon vocals and more cymbal-ready percussion. Shit, do I love me some distortion! The flip’s one-two punch of “Black and Blue” and “Put it in Your Throat” is less subtle, with all the required distorted parts accelerating the vocal assault of teenage violence marked in the former and the not-so-subtle innuendo of the latter. This reminds me of The Devil Dogs Get on Your Knees 7”, though I feel a good dirtier when the needle lifts! Fans of classic region rockers The Bad Roads, The Oblivians, The Greenhornes, and/or Australia’s The Saints will feel right at home on these 33 1/3 rpms. Dust off the turntable, put your beer down on the wooden table without a coaster, and turn the volume knob all the way up up enough to wake your dead grandmammie.”
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Terminal Boredom Review
Tuff Luvs “Heartburn” EP “Whoa, a triple guitar assault from Jackson, MS. Features an ex-Eunuch and one of the guys from Atomic Brains and others who I imagine frequent the Goner message board. “Heartburn” is a pretty catchy tune, as is the daringly titled “Put it in Your Throat”. Kind of like a tougher sounding MOTO, poppy and with a knack for penile humor. “Black and Blue” sounds like a straight Spits-core. In the scheme of things, waaay better than that Atomic Brains seven inch. But I do wish the triple guitar attack was more powerful. Probably a real fun opening/middle bill band though. Dickie Christgau gives this a no-frills B."(RK) (New Art School Records // www.newartschool.net)
bio:
Only Jackson, Mississippi could have given birth to Tuff Luvs. It’s a city whose mayor, Frank Melton, may or may not be a felon. It’s a city that’s buildings and infrastructure slowly crumble as an ineffectual city council struggles to revitalize. It’s a city where the traditional values of the old South collide daily with the modern ideas of the new millennium. Here, in the heart of this struggling city, live five friends who make up the rock band Tuff Luvs who knew only one way to escape the constant disappointments of modern urban living — to rock hard, party hard and generally be awesome. But first, those five had to come together. In 2001, vocalist and guitarist Mike Rushing dreamed of fronting an obnoxious punk rock band in the tradition of his heroes. Joined by guitarist Brad Walker, bassist Tiny and drummer Murph Caicedo, he formed Tuff Luvs, who made a racket at house shows and bars fueled by pure punk attitude. After a few shows Caceido and Tiny left the picture, and Walker moved to drums while bassist Daniel Welch of local band Raw Deals and Atomic Brains joined, making Tuff Luvs a three-piece. From 2002-2004 they played raucous and shambolic shows at Jackson clubs like W.C. Don’s, and soon became Jackson’s most hated band, a distinction they wore like a badge of honor. It wasn’t until late 2004 that the band’s current powerhouse five-piece lineup came together, when Jackson guitarist Carey Miller, a former member of teenage punk band The Eunuchs, bummed over the dissolution of his band The Dolts, decided to join the band of the guys he hung out with all the time anyway. Miller joining was incentive enough for original drummer Caicedo to rejoin the fold, and with Walker moving to third guitar, Tuff Luvs had assembled a monolithic three-guitar attack that began to evolve the band’s sound from its snotty punk roots to a heavier, rock ‘n’ roll sound colored by Miller’s garagey guitar leads. During one of the fivesome’s first road jaunts together in 2005, at a particularly drunken and chaotic show in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., the band met local promoter Dominic Siriani, who was just starting to get his record label New Art School off the ground. Impressed by the band’s music and attitude and bewildered by their near-cartoonish southern boy behavior, Dominic agreed to release their debut 7” on his label. The Heartburn EP was issued in December 2005, and the band kicked off 2006 by a return trip to Florida, playing shows supporting Atlanta’s Black Lips, including the second annual Florida’s Dying Chili Cook Off in Orlando and a record release party at the legendary Churchill’s in Miami. The ultimate mission in Miami, though, was to record tracks for a full-length for New Art School at local studio The Tone Zone. With just one day to record and the following afternoon to track vocals, Tuff Luvs miraculously bashed out a 10-song LP in record time with the aid of wizard-like producer Tracy ?. The result is Tuff Luvs debut full-length Party Dudes, 10 songs and 26 minutes of pure rock pleasure featuring oughta-be hits like the title track (which details the band’s laid-back southern philosophy of life), the sexual frustration anthem “Put It in Your Throat,” the powerful punk blast “Black and Blue,” the loser anthem “Unemployed,” the spine-tingling pop nugget “One Way Ticket” and the stoner punk opus “You Couldn’t Pay Me.” Party Dudes has already led Miami scene legend Chuck Loose to designate it “the best party album of 2007.” Back home in Jackson, the five members of Tuff Luvs continue to eke out their rent payments at their jobs, blow minds at shows whenever possible and, of course, party. So … you know you ain’t got nothing to do, so throw on Tuff Luvs latest CD and party with the party dudes!
