At just under 25 minutes, punk band Pinhead Circus don't provide a lot of time to make an impression. The trio from Golden, Colorado, have thrown together some impressive chops, interesting guitar rhythms and a strong sense of songwriting to make this an excellent short disc. Peppering his vocals with profanity, vocalist/guitarist Scooter makes a strong impression with the disc opener "Say Goodnight."

"Asking For A Beating," "Three Feet Down," and "Clear A Path" are among the stellar tracks on this disc. "Beating" describes dealing with decisions in the past that are later regretted as Scooter sings, "I close my eyes/ that's when regret sets in/ your words are drowning me like quicksand." "Down" also focuses on lost relationships as the song ends with the lyrics "I lost my voice talking to myself/ and a picture of you." "Path" ends with some great multi-part harmonies.

The band also adapts Rick Springfield's "I've Done Everything For You" into the punk genre by speeding up the tempo. The band elevates their energy with this song. The guitar sounds tighter and the drumming seems more adventurous and exciting, with more cymbal crashes and snare fills.

Pinhead Circus offer a short, yet impressive, excursion into some high-energy punk rock. While short discs usually leave the listener craving for more, PC satisfy the ears and creates the urge to look for the new Rick Springfield album.

Rating: A-

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