Hailing from Santa Cruz, California, the last chordz are carrying the proud tradition of Santa Cruz punk and underground music. The band mixes their 70 s punk with hints of street punk and early hardcore as well as a heavy dose of Chuck Berry style guitar licks to keep the beat moving. These guys have shared the stage with everyone from Dr. Know to Baby Shakes. The kids danced whether they wore skinny ties or combat boots. I find it quite amusing when bands list the more famous bands they ve shared bills with on their press sheets, as if playing with Battalion of Saints or the Briefs somehow means you re a better band. In this case, these guys really don t need to feel all that insecure, cause although what they peddle 70s/ 80s punk with liberal doses of early Posh Boy thug pop ain t exactly mind-bogglingly original, they are quite proficient in their execution, and their songs are catchy enough to allow them some room to stand solidly on their own feet. Half the songs on here sound like they could ve been Channel 3 outtakes circa fear of life. Truth be told, I m digging it a little more with each listen. - Jimmy Alvarado of Razor Cake