The Overprivileged / The Revelevens DCxPC Live Presents, Vol. 31 split LP
Pleased every time I see a new volume pop up, because the DCxPC Live series is the epitome of a labor of love. Nothing fancy, and the packaging is typically minimal—just live recordings of DIY punk bands who are often underknown and/or underappreciated. Two turn-of-the-century Baltimore/DC area bands here who reunited a couple of years back at Ottobar and played a ripper; the REVELEVENS are fast ’n wild with a cowpony tinge and ultra-upfront femme vocals. The OVERPRIVILEGED are harsher (maybe also drunker) but hopelessly catchy street punk, and their set is a wee bit looser (in a good way). Both bands deliver maximum intensity sets and were (according to the liner notes) integral to their respective scenes in their respective eras. And you see, this is why I’m pleased every time I see a new DCxPC Live volume pop up.