This band. This goddamn band. I need a moment to compose myself.
The production and orchestration of a
Choke Up record never ceases to amaze.
Black Coffee, Bad Habits (Black Numbers) is well-polished hardcore at its most sophisticated level. The type of punk you listen to with a cigar and a brandy snifter. Each incarnation of this band is an elaboration of the previous record. And each record is like a dramatic composition; Characters, plots, story lines, heroes, villains, damsels, foreshadowing, reflection and conclusions. In an effort to articulate the grandeur and intelligence of the debut LP from Boston's Choke Up, we can only muster, "Buy this fucking amazing record."
Pre-orders of the LP are
available now in Forest Green (100), Clear with Blue Smoke (150) and White vinyl (250) for $12. CDs for $8. Test Press Pack for $50 and Three Pack for $30 are also available. Pre-orders ship on or around February 2nd.
Follow Choke Up on
Facebook for additional release and show information. And find additional releases on
Bandcamp.
Tour Dates
- January 23rd – Philadelphia – Golden Tea House
- January 24th – Boston – O’Brien’s Pub
- January 29th – Portsmouth, NH – The Red Door
- January 30th – Brooklyn, NY – Legion
- January 31st – Atlantic City, NJ – The Boneyard