"Western Star, a young band from Baltimore is one of the most intensely, straight up rock and roll bands I've heard this year." Rob Ross - Popdose "What sets them apart from a lot of the others are their tremendous hooks and choruses. At times it's hard to tell whether you're listening to a punk song, a heartland rock ballad, or a '70s-era metal rager. The melding of all three creates excellent results." Rob Duguay - Vanyaland "These dudes shred like Maiden with a true cow-punk back end...'Fireball's the record you put on as you're heading out on the town to tear some sh*t up with your buddies. Calling on the ghosts of the real Thin Lizzy (RIP, Phil), the edge of the Pixies, and the bouncy alt-country of the Old 97's, the band's freshmen offering captures all that, on street meth." Scott Zuppardo - No Depression "There's a wonderfully retro feel to 'Fireball', the debut album from Baltimore-based rockers Western Star. They've cultivated a classic garage rock sound, with just a hint of alt-country twang..." Jeffrey Sisk - Pittsburgh In Tune "These guys breathe fire" Tim Hinely - Dagger Zine Western Star's Fireball is wildcat scream, guitar, and driving rhythms; Produced by Old 97s' lead guitarist Ken Bethea and with Salim Nourallah handling final mixes the album was tracked over five days in Baltimore at Mobtown Studios, this record is their first full length effort, and it will be released November 20th via Saustex. This record delivers powerful vocal hooks, with bits of Van Morrison, Joe Cocker and Frank Black from Max. Clever songwriting from both Jeffers Brothers and Nick's off kilter voice bring weird and cool elements to the mix.
