A great first album and although they will be compared to the Misfits for there horror theme, they acually remind me of early Offspring. My only complaint is that its only an E.P...but I guess that just gives us something to look forward to when they release a full length album.
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This was by far the best service I have ever recieved. I ordered the CD and immidiately recieved a e-mail. They constantly notified me on my order until it arrived here only 2 days after ordering. It was carefully placed and secured in the envolope package with details of the order, 100% perfect, can't get any better. Then they e-mailed to make sure I recieved the order and it was what I wanted. They are excellent and I'd advise everyone, that if you want someone to trust when you order a cd, order it from CD Baby....
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OK, I'm not gonna beat around the bush, this is the single best Horror Rock record I've heard this year and it ranks among the best of the modern wave of Horror Rock (1990's-present). Calabrese have taken the standard framework of modern Horror Rock (simple upbeat Punk Rock with a slight Rockabilly flair, catchy sing along choruses with Misfits-esque "whoa-ohs" and Horror-inspired lyrics) and worked it flawlessly. Instead of trying to find some musical gimmick that separates them from the many similar sounding bands, they stay firmly grounded in that framework and simply do it better than the hordes of other similar bands. And while they proudly wear their influences on their sleeve, they avoid any outright mimicry. To be completely honest, this is one of a small handful of modern Horror Rock records that has really blown me away. Try as I might, I cannot find one thing to complain about with this CD. Even the production is flawless. In the final analysis, whether you're a fan of Horror Rock or just Rock in general, Midnight Spookshow delivers The Rock, in spades.
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“Midnight Spookshow” is the debut EP of the Phoenix, AZ trio known as Calabrese. For a self released CD the production is high quality and the cover art  (by Rubber Wolf? Graphcs) is frame worthy. Calabrese’s sound is highly Misfits oriented: two minute, horror themed punk rock songs with “whoa-o-oa” choruses all over the place. What I found distinct about Calabrese is that unlike many other horror punk groups that have tread the same ground, these guys are actually talented. Everyone in the band can carry their own weight – especially the vocalist.  Honestly, there are a couple of songs on the CD that I could give or take but what really got me hooked was “Blood In My Eyes.” This is a well-crafted song that The Misfits (or whoever the hell they are now) could learn a thing or two from. “Midnight Spookshow” is a solid debut for a band that appears to have a promising future so do not pass this one up.
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