Additional information
Down By Law: Dave Smalley (vocals, guitar); Sam Williams III (guitar); Angry John DiMambro (bass); Danny Westman (drums). Additional personnel includes: Pete Sjostedt (vocals); Al Lay, Mike Kananack, Ted Padres, Caroline Case, Josh Spincie, Jimbo Bloodworth, Jamie Pina, Jeff Abarta, Andrew Olsen, Josh Kouzomis, Louie Baum, Dan FullOn, Jay Scavo, Andrew Garver. Recorded at A&M Studios, Hollywood, California. Down by Law kick off All Scratched Up with the killer one-two punch of "Independence Day" and "Cheap Thrill," and the intensity rarely falters from there. Most of All Scratched Up positively vibrates with a jittery energy and infectious sing-along chants. Bandleader Dave Smalley sounds more like a wisened punk rock veteran than ever before, delivering his manifestos with gruff charm and breathless abandon on fantastic cuts like "Giving It All Away." Down by Law shine brightest when they play fast, short, catchy punk rock tunes, and this album is loaded with them. ~ Andy Hinds
