Eradicats
Best in Show
I suspect the Eradicats are the class clowns of the Kansas City punk scene. They definitely don’t take things too seriously. They recorded this EP in their home studio, affectionately called “The Litter Box.” The band consists of Josh (guitar, vocals), Chris (guitar), Kristi (bass, vocals), and Justin (drums) Who needs last names when you’re a DIY punk?
Best in Show is a low-fi affair letting humor and energy make up for studio polish. “Serious Medical Condition” finds Josh worrying about the state of his teeth as if it were a terminal condition. Kristi is that overly enthusiastic girl obsessing about a “new friend” who may not realize they’re her “New Best Friend.” The ska-tinged “Frank and the Lighthouse” is a loopy tale of visiting a lighthouse and scoffing at the warning at the base of the stairs about not attempting the climb if you have a heart condition.
My favorite song on Best in Show is their ode to a badass stunt horse. According to the song, the horse “Dave Griffin” was a Hollywood legend more macho than Steve McQueen and sang high harmony for Ricky Nelson on the Rio Bravo set.
In true DIY fashion, Eradicats are releasing Best In Show on cassette and lathe-cut 7-inch vinyl records. Of course it will be available digitally, too, but what fun is that?
