Album Review
A message to Detroiters: Not all things that come out of Portland, Oregon are a complete waste. Ok, the Trailblazers are terrible, and mentioning the name Joey Harrington is bound to drive Lions fans to tears. But blasting out of Portland, 800 Octane is proving that punk and fury can exist in one of the
Album Review
800 Octane is a long-running Northwestern punk rock troupe whose fourth full-length release finds the quartet in fine form. Playing the kind of hard-edged punk rock that bands like Black Train Jack, H20 and Face to Face employ, the 13-track RISE AGAIN combines gritty guitars on Bloodline with melodic choruses like Apology to You, creating a bouncy yet hard-hitting listening experience. 800 Octane pump out high energy, contagious anthems that, while both wistful and poignant, pack the kind of punch that only seasoned veterans can muster. (Skratch Magazine / Dug)
Album Review
800 Octane is a local band straight out of Portland, OR. They’ve been together since 1994 and they’ve released four albums so far.
Album Review
Easily one of the best bands I’ve had the opportunity to work with I got a copy of 800 Octane’s newest release Rise Again after our ill-fated show. The awesome 13 track disc is a flash back to some great early punk-goth-whaterver-kids-call-the-misfits-nowadays bands which may have something to do with the fact that the band has been around for about 10 plus years. The CD comes with a DVD from their Halloween show in Longview which is worth the buy alone because of some awesome covers. The CD is fast paced and diverse enough that I and Clem thoroughly enjoy it and no longer have to fight in the car over what CD to listen to. The longevity of the band alone should be enough to clue you in on their musical ability, the smart sing-along lyrics make for a good listen. I really like the title track
Album Review
It’s not really that important, but I just had a 5 minute conversation with Stacey about what color this single is. Stacey says
Album Review
I bought this album straight from the band on about the 5th time I saw them. To see them live then listen to the record is like 2 completely different experiences, the live show is an intense experience with many of their songs incorporating gang chants, and everyone around you singing every lyric. The album is equally great the music is tight the lyrics are catchy, with songs for everyone such as “Day of the Dead” with its misfits-esque lyrics or the emotional “Refuse to Be.” I recommend you buy this album immediately if your into great punk rock
Album Review
800 Octane has recently released their third full length album, The Return. To me it sounds like someone threw the Exploited, Misfits, some Dicators/Ramones sounding stuf, and a little bit of that newer poppier punk rock in a big blender. Seen as that’s a lot to say you might as well call them Super Rock as everyone else does. This is a new energy fill disc with harmonies and melodies. Packed up with a super unique variety of songs. “Next Exit” and “New Song 2” are on more of the melodic love song type thing, but then there is really aggressive, hardcore songs such as “Day of the Dead” and “Five Across the Eyes.” After a while I find it almost impossible not sing along to. I definetly suggest going and considering this album. 800 Octane has recently released their third full length album, The Return. To me it sounds like someone threw the Exploited, Misfits, some Dicators/Ramones sounding stuf, and a little bit of that newer poppier punk rock in a big blender. Seen as that’s a lot to say you might as well call them Super Rock as everyone else does. This is a new energy fill disc with harmonies and melodies. Packed up with a super unique variety of songs. “Next Exit” and “New Song 2” are on more of the melodic love song type thing, but then there is really aggressive, hardcore songs such as “Day of the Dead” and “Five Across the Eyes.” After a while I find it almost impossible not sing along to. I definetly suggest going and considering this album. (Tony / Punk Avenue)
Album Review
Return of the freaking dead! Here comes 800 Octane with their latest release “The Return”! And like the label clearly states, this is New School Punk www.newschoolpunk.com. Turn it up! Twist it hard and fast! And then Blur the mosh pit in a spin of phucked up faces. The Return: 13 tracks (if you can find them ALL) deliver fast-paced punk rock. 800 Octane calls themselves “Super Rock”, and I can buy into that with a smile. I can also buy into the idea that this may even be Ghoul Rock with a grin. I believe it’s half-serious, half-tongue-in-cheek FUN Rock. We are definitely agreed that this is ROCK! “Zombie makeup & photos by Lee Williamson”. This is the guy you want to do your make up for the Queen of Halloween Ball! The Return cd insert includes solo-photos of every ghoul who helped make and finance the music on this album. That’s right! This is 800 Octane on DIY! And, although the latest news from www.800octane.com reports that Jim (the drummer) is no longer with the band, he still helps a warmed-over-death-punk groove fast and hard where The Return is concerned. 800 Octane will keep your feet jumping, your hands moving, and all good things a groovin’! It carries enough of the “I wanna be a star” attitude to make it pop level punk. I can just hear “Day of the Dead” on KNRK (and other cheesy pop rawks radio stations) just as much as any of those other surf punk/gutter pop bands that make the airwaves. What’s great about 800 Octane is that for Portlanders, this band is local, and we can look in the Willy Week, or at www.800octane.com, for an upcoming neighborhood performance. And we can expect 800 Octane to share the billing with other freaks such as SK and the Punk Ass Bitches, Nekromantix, Groove Ghoulies, GWAR, Dead Stars on Hollywood, Antiworld, and so many other musical CREEPS out there! Skater punks will find The Return to be all-the-rage on the half-pipe, and into swimming pools everywhere. Skinheads poking along and driving down the boulevard will turn a few heads by simply turning up the volume. And all you wanna-be khaki-clad aggressive types just might get lucky one night by taking a date to a freak show with 800 Octane on the bill. Songs that particularly grab my attention include: “Ghosts of Monochrome”, “Hollywood”, “Day of the Dead”, “Holiday”, and “Feeding Time”. Oh, yeah, and that “hidden track” really creeps me out a bit, too. When you hear it, you’ll understand exactly what I mean. (Jett Black / In Music We Trust)
Album Review
This baby is a scorcher. Taking a cue from two of my favorite bands – The Misfits and Hagfish – 800 Octane don’t skimp on the rock or the whoa-whoas. Just by checking out the cover you know you’re in store for some gritty rock and roll. They look like an army of friggin’ Frankensteins! Don’t know if 800 Octane play in that garb but the music hits you like a mad scientist’s creation, that’s for sure. Lots of thrashing, pounding, and stomping, just how it should be, baby. And, it never gets cheesy. That’s key. Very impressive debut, well, at least I think it’s a debut. I could be wrong. Definitely worth your time and energy. (Mr. F. Alexander / Fat City Magazine)
Random Photos