The Pist

Reviews

The Pist Right to Choose / Jim Martin 7″

Since reforming last year, the PIST has been very active, and can now log this 45 as another hallmark. Full of their signature style of streetwise hardcore and a barrage of gang vocals to boot, “Right to Choose” is an anthem for reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy, and also features additional vocalists from a host of East Coast punk bands. The reverse side, “Jim Martin,” is an ode to punk rock champion Jim Martin and brings an even bigger serving of Oi!, definitely sing-along ready with a sort of bar rock energy. After releasing a fresh album and gigging regularly, it’s astounding that the PIST has time to release a fresh artifact all in a year, but here it is and it rocks.

The Pist Is Risen LP

Hailing from Connecticut, THE PIST is legendary in certain punk circles. This LP is their first since 1996. Reunion records like this are often a hit-or-miss affair, but this one is really good! Some parts are better than others, but it’s overall a super solid slab. The music is still rockin’ after all this time and the lyrics actually mean something. Overall, good stuff! Always great to see an older band still making dope music.