Album Review: Pussycat And The Dirty Johnsons – Beast

It’s hard to believe that “Beast” is Pussycat And The Dirty Johnsons fourth full length, the band have been a constant presence on the UK scene for ten years, that’s seventy years in cat terms, with their current moniker, although the band’s roots go back almost twice as far with their original incarnation as The Johnsons. Pussycat And The Dirty Johnsons latest album follows in the turbulent wake of their impressive trashy trio of releases, 2010’s “Exercise Your Demons“, 2013’s “Dirty Rock N Roll” and 2017’s “Ain’t No Pussy“. “Beast” will be unleashed on August 28th via Hound Gawd! Records, their latest album features twelve fresh cuts of undiluted and unadulterated rock ‘n roll, and let’s be honest, would you expect anything else from this trio?

The line up remains unchanged for the third album in a row, “Dirty” Jake Johnson‘s reverb heavy and overdriven rock ‘n roll riffs are underpinned by “Filfy” Antz Johnson‘s thunderous precise beats, with the mesmerising Puss Johnson‘s howling vocals completing the unholy trio. ‘Lying In My Bed‘ wakes the “Beast“, the distorted riff and thundering drums indicate that Pussycat And The Dirty Johnsons are staying true to the path they set out on a decade ago, every single track is a hit of rock ‘n roll that has been spiked with punk, garage and psychobilly to create something that stands out amongst the throng of band’s that are supercharging rock ‘n roll’s spirit. There is something about Pussycat And The Dirty Johnsons that is utterly captivating, I can testify to this as I’ve been a fan ever since I saw the video for the superb ‘Trouble With The Devil‘, from that point I was hooked, and if you like like your rock ‘n roll down ‘n dirty then you’ll probably have the same experience. 

Pussycat And The Dirty Johnsons aren’t going to change for anyone, and not to put too finer point on it, why the fuck should they? The band has a unique sound and stage presence, the looming presence of “Dirty” Jake Johnson is in stark contrast to the slight feline whirlwind that is Puss Johnson, and they do what they do, and they do it with a passion and commitment that captures the original spirit of rock ‘n roll and blends it perfectly with a fuck you punk attitude. If you loved their previous albums then this is another dose of dirty rock ‘n roll done like no one else does it. If you haven’t heard or encountered them then why not adopt a stray pussycat from your local record shelter, keep putting out that saucer of milk and some moonshine, ‘cos Pussycat And The Dirty Johnsons aren’t going anywhere.

“Beast” can be purchased on vinyl and CD via Hound Gawd! Records here