The Animals Lyrics

CRITICS' PICKS: Jellyneck, Animals And Men, Argonaut, Saucy Yoda

JELLYNECK

>>> Friday, June 24

What happens when Owen Money throws a birthday bash for himself at Hell's Kitchen? Owen Money, of course, you'll recognize from shock rock Tacoma band the Church of Hate, and years of metal service in this town spent offending as many people as possible, spraying fake blood and laying down some thrashing-ass headbangers. Friday, Owen Money presents the groove-based pounding of Jellyneck, along with Sawchosiz, Ronald McFondle & Billy the Fridge, and Mock Me - all in celebration of his birthday. So, back to the original question: What happens when Owen Money throws a birthday bash for himself at Hell's Kitchen? Chances are there will be metal, there might be blood and the rest you'll just have to see for yourself. - Matt Driscoll

[ Hell's Kitchen, with Sawchosiz, Ronald McFondle & Billy the Fridge, Mock Me, 9 p.m., no cover, 928 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.759.6003]

ANIMALS AND MEN

>>> Saturday, June 25

Minimalist Brit-punkers Animals and Men have been at it for a long time, coming up in the late '70s and continuing in a trail-blazing fashion through the '80s, surviving the bloat of the '90s and emerging as DIY godfathers in the present age. Throughout that time, Animals and Men have maintained a no-frills approach to punk: a simple hook, a deadpan female vocal and sneering lyrics. Its purity is its greatest asset. And now that all this time has passed, the band only gained integrity in the way their music has come back around to fire spitballs at all of the young posers who yearn to capture that early punk aesthetic. Animals and Men are the real deal, and it'd be a shame to miss them as they veer through our humble midst. - Rev. Adam McKinney

[ Northern, with Western Hymn, Morgan and the Organ Donors, 9 p.m., $6, 321 Fourth Ave., Olympia, northernolympia.org ]

ARGONAUT (REALLY THIS TIME)

>>> Saturday, June 25

A couple weeks back I spewed praise for the long-awaited comeback of Tacoma band Argonaut. I've liked Argonaut, led by singer-bassist Matt Sader, since way back in my Tacoma Reporter days, so it wasn't hard to do. Meant every word of it. The problem arose when the band didn't end up playing the show I spoke of - a poker tournament at Hell's Kitchen. Oopsy-daisy! This week, there's no chance in hell Argonaut will miss the opportunity to throw down with Tacoma's most intimate arena-rock band, Big Wheel Stunt Show, and last year's Weekly Volcano Best of Tacoma "Best Metal Band" winner, Mahnhammer. This show has awesome written all over it.

LET ME OUT - YOU DON'T NEED THAT SHIT LYRICS

Holocaust and slavery, Farming and slaughtering. For compassion and equality, It's time to set the animals free. Pain and fear in captivity, Gates and walls hiding their suffering. Blood on your plate is an act of cruelty, It's time to set the animals free. You don't need that shit! Tradition and industry walk side by side to blind your eyes, Open your mind, just give it a try, You don't need to kill to be alive. Meat is murder!

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