Persuaders - Persuaders

Review by Yemi Shittu

Album Review: Persuaders – Persuaders Alright, let’s get into it. The self-titled debut from Swedish rockers Persuaders is a raw, gritty punch to the gut that hardcore punk and garage rock fans will eat up. Released in 1999 on Savage Records, this album doesn’t mess around. It’s like someone took all the chaos of a Saturday night dive bar brawl and crammed it into 16 tracks of pure adrenaline. With credits like Jay Reatard handling recording duties and songwriting fully owned by the band, you know they weren’t here to play nice. The lineup? Solid as hell. You’ve got Shag smashing the drums like he’s trying to break ‘em, Jason (Panzer) Craft shredding guitar riffs sharp enough to cut glass, and King Louie adding his own swagger to the mix. And don’t forget Tony Giglio for extra production vibes. This crew wasn’t aiming for perfection—they were chasing energy, and damn if they didn’t nail it. Now, onto the tracks. I gotta talk about “Sonic Surgery” first because holy crap, does this one slap. From the opening riff, it’s clear these guys mean business. It’s fast, loud, and unapologetically messy—like throwing a Molotov cocktail into a mosh pit. There’s no time to catch your breath before “My Eyes Are On Fire” kicks in. That track sticks with me because of how relentless it feels. It’s the kind of song that makes you wanna drive too fast or scream at the top of your lungs just to let off steam. Lyrically, it’s not Shakespeare, but who cares? It’s honest, pissed-off, and straight to the point. Other standouts include “Nervous Breakdown 5,” which sounds exactly like its title suggests—a chaotic explosion of frustration—and “Heart Of Chrome,” where things slow down just enough to give you whiplash when they speed back up again. Honestly, every track has its moment, whether it’s the sleazy groove of “Dixie Buzzards” or the bruising anthem “Left For Dead.” What really hits home is how Persuaders captures the DIY spirit of underground rock. These dudes weren’t out to reinvent the wheel; they just wanted to make music that felt real. Listening to this album feels like being part of something secret, like you stumbled into a basement show where everyone’s sweating and yelling along to songs they barely know. So yeah, Persuaders might not be perfect, but that’s kinda the point. It’s rough around the edges, full of attitude, and impossible to ignore. If you’re looking for polished production or radio-friendly hooks, keep walking. But if you want an album that sounds like it could start a riot, this is your jam. Oh, and here’s the kicker—I can’t stop picturing Jay Reatard losing his mind behind the mixing board while this was recorded. Like, did he ever take a break, or was he just chain-smoking and flipping switches nonstop? Either way, props to him. This record rules. Final thought: If you listen to this album and don’t feel like punching something (in a good way), check your pulse. You might be dead.

Artist: Persuaders
Album: Persuaders

Sweden

Rock

1999

Rating: 4.27

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Dixie Buzzards
Sonic Surgery
Total Reject
Daddy's Back
Low Life
Pontchartrain Beach Nightmare
Baby Baby C'mon
Heart Of Chrome
Back In The Ring
Rock Bottom Blues
My Eyes Are On Fire
Las Vegas (High Stakes)
Left For Dead
Nervous Breakdown #5
First Time
Savage
Pressure

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Persuaders - Rock Bottom Blues

Persuaders - My Eyes Are On Fire

Persuaders - Total Reject

Persuaders - Back In The Ring

Persuaders - Las Vegas (High Stakes)

Persuaders - Baby Baby C'mon

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SAV 001

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Savage Records

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Role	Company
Recorded At	Tape Hiss Is Good Studios

Credits

Role	Credit
Drums	Shag
Guitar	Jason (Panzer) Craft, King Louie
Recorded By	Jay Reatard, The Persuaders, Tony Giglio
Written-By	The Persuaders (tracks: A1 to B7)

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1000 pressed
100 tour edition w. paste on covers, hand-numbered. black wax
Recorded at TAPE HISS IS GOOD studio.

About Persuaders

Garage punk band from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Name Vars

The Persuaders

Members

Louie Bankston
Jason Craft
Brett Duffee

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Persuaders* by the Swedish rock band Persuaders is a wild ride through hardcore, punk, and garage rock. Released in 1999 on Savage Records, it features tracks like "Sonic Surgery" and "My Eyes Are On Fire," which feel like a chaotic mix of raw energy and rebellious vibes. What’s cool is that Jay Reatard, a legendary figure in underground music, was part of the recording process. With King Louie on guitar and Shag handling drums, this album feels like a sweaty, high-octane garage show captured on tape. It’s messy, loud, and totally unforgettable—just how punk should be.