The Carry-Ons are that band I see playing at Warped who cause me to stand and stare at the intensity of their audience because it scares the shit out of me. Their pits are large and will take a pansy like me out. They’re too badass for me, the girl waiting for The All-American Rejects to play next, but luckily there are people out there who will flock towards The Carry-Ons. Grizzly vocals encompassed but punk driven chords with an ode to Nirvana? The Carry-Ons’ Succession is all that and then some. Representing a different part of the Dirty South, these Atlanta bound men offer a Rancid taste that’d make fans of Tim Armstrong smile with lead track, “Churchill’s.” From the one side of Punk that’s raw to the catchier side with tunes like “Rivers of Asphalt.” And what about that Nirvana thing? “Smells Like Greene Spirit” is a quick tune one will miss if they weren’t paying attention. Not sure how it’s related to Nirvana, maybe just the title…Any who, The Carry-Ons’ Succession is for folks who enjoy spending their time tearing it up to bands like Hot Water Music and The Draft. So if you’re not a pansy like me and this is your cup of tea, please support music and pick up The Carry-Ons’ Succession now, yes, right now.

Reviewed by Kendra Rae