Mad Juana is led by Sami Yaffa, bassist for the NY Dolls and is spearheaded by front-woman Karmen Guy. Guy’s voice---always on edge---evokes the gruff caterwaul of The Slit’s Ari Up. With such sharp teeth, it’s questionable whether or not she’s made a deal with the devil for it! Mad Juana was created for the world’s block party. It’s assorted members have arrived from the thousand directions, but channel its sound into the single message of evolution and ecstasy.
Buoyant one-off release from a long-running Atlanta band who juggle garage rock, folk, and power pop; don't miss the Mark Morrison cover. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 9, 2024
I loved some of these first time around, some I was less enamoured with, but this is a great collection and some I was less then enamoured about are now transformed for example Thunderfuck and Bang! Tom take the money is as glorious as ever. Andy Castledine