New Toys - Better Late Then Never

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Review by Ederic Eder

Better Late Then Never by New Toys: A Punk Rock Gem That’s Still Kicking Alright, let’s talk about Better Late Then Never by New Toys. Released in 2006 on Rave Up Records outta Italy, this punk rock album is like that scrappy friend who shows up uninvited but ends up being the life of the party. It’s raw, it’s gritty, and honestly? It doesn’t try too hard to impress—which is exactly why it does. First off, shoutout to Meat Cleaver for handling vocals on most tracks because dude brings attitude with a capital A. And Ritchie Buzz holding down bass duties on a couple cuts? Solid stuff. The whole crew—Dave Cuneo shredding guitar, Vincent pounding drums—feels like they’re just vibin’, jammin’, and lettin’ loose without overthinking it. That’s kinda what makes this record so damn fun. Now, if I had to pick two tracks that stuck with me, it’d be “Land of Lenny Bruce” and “Nightime (Live).” “Land of Lenny Bruce” feels like a love letter to rebellion wrapped in distortion. The lyrics hit hard without taking themselves too seriously, and there’s this one riff around the halfway mark that sounds like your car backfiring—but way cooler. Like, you can almost picture some smoky dive bar where everyone’s moshing while spilling their drinks. You feel me? And then there’s “Nightime (Live),” which is straight-up chaos in the best possible way. There’s something magical about live recordings when they capture the energy of a room, and this track nails it. You hear the crowd screaming along, the band feeding off that vibe—it’s messy, unpredictable, and totally alive. By the end, you’re left breathless, kinda like after running from the cops or surviving a wild night out. What’s wild is how these songs still slap today. Punk rock ain’t supposed to age well—it’s meant to burn bright and fast—but here we are, nearly two decades later, and Better Late Then Never holds its own. Maybe it’s the DIY spirit. Maybe it’s Meat Cleaver yelling his heart out. Or maybe it’s just proof that sometimes, imperfection is perfection. So yeah, listen to this album. Crank it loud. Let it remind you that punk isn’t dead—it’s just hangin’ out in Italy, chillin’ with New Toys. Oh, and hey—if anyone knows what happened to Ted Sterns from the crew credits, hit me up. Dude’s gotta have some stories worth hearing.

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Artist: New Toys
Album: Better Late Then Never
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Box Lunch
Running Away
Nightime (Live)
Outa Here (Live)
Outlaws Blues
Land Of Lenny Bruce
Should Have Know Better
Johnny And Niggs
Don't Know Why
Big City (Live)
On Your Way
Instant Suicide

Video

Land Of Lenny Bruce (New Toys, 1980)

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Catalog Numbers

RUR 049, 0049

Labels

Rave Up Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP

Credits

RoleCredit
BassRitchie Buzz (tracks: B3, B4), Rock (tracks: B1, B2)
VocalsMeat Cleaver (tracks: A1 to A6, B5, B6)
CrewTed Sterns
DrumsVincent (tracks: B3, B4)
GuitarDave Cuneo (tracks: B1, B2)
TechnicianMike Feckner

Notes

NYC City Punk Toys Early Recordings

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, hand-etched): RUR 049 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, hand-etched): RUR 049 B

About New Toys

American punk rock band formed in Buffalo, New York, by and after the dissolution of . Relocated to NYC and disbanded in 1982, occasionally regrouping with different lineups for gigs.

Members

  • Kevin K
  • Jeff Crane
  • Meat Cleaver
  • Dave Cuneo
  • Doug Tyler
  • Alan K

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s an interesting fact: The album *Better Late Then Never* by New Toys is a raw burst of punk rock energy straight from Italy in 2006. What makes it cool? It’s not just one band—it’s like two mini-bands rolled into one record. Tracks A1 to A6 feature one lineup, with Meat Cleaver on vocals leading the charge. Flip to tracks B1 and B2, and you’ve got Dave Cuneo shredding guitar for a slightly different vibe. Oh, and if live music gets you hyped, three tracks were recorded live, giving that gritty, in-the-moment feel. Punk fans probably appreciate how this album mixes things up without losing its edge.