New Additions: Washington Ave. 7" by Pet UFO

One of the fun aspects of picking up releases by bands is I often have no idea what they sound or the lineup of the band prior to putting the needle on the record. Pet UFO is one of those examples. A band name I had heard going back to my time moving to Columbus, but never actually having a chance to check them out as they were done in the mid-90s. I got their 1993 seven inch Washington Ave. from Burnt Sienna Records at a record swap in town and, although I heard them described simply as "punk," there is always a unique twist waiting, and Pet UFO is no different. Lead singer Souci Broskowitz gives a throat shredding performance that is refreshing in its raw and energetic simplicity.