Let's get one thing straight right away; this record is an absolute gem. Amidst a sea of drab acts all trying to repackage and sell the same idea, Milwaukee's Red Knife Lottery stand out like an untarnished beacon of originality shining through an endless storm of grey uniformity.

Treading a fine line between the sultry chaos of The Yeah Yeah Yeah's, the raging anthems of latter day Poison The Well, the goodtime grooves of The Gossip, and attacking their songs with the shorter, faster, louder approach of Black Flag, RKL are a virtually unique proposition that should have tattooed hardcore kids and neon clad indie scenesters alike tapping their feet to the same tune in no time. In female vocalist Ashley Chapman there lies talent and true star potential to become a Karen O or Beth Ditto for the hardcore generation, and, if there's any justice in the world, standout single 'Junkie Jazz' should be all over the radio and club playlists within the year.

Enough talking. It's brilliant, that's all you need to know. Go buy.