There is an inherent difficulty to produce music in a genre that has past its glory years. Most bands at the end of the day pay tribute to their heroes more than create something genuine and authentic. So, when you hear that there is a new “grunge” band out it’s hard not to be skeptical. That’s not the case from the Chicago based Neurotix and their debut album “Save Me.”
Neurotix wasn’t supposed to happen. Lead singer and guitarist Dom Tonozzi had gone through a period in his life where he didn’t play music for almost 10 years. It was a chance encounter with drummer Dave Reisig that launched the band. After seeing an ad for drum lessons for his son, Tonozzi’s interest in music sparked again after meeting Reisig. Quickly Tonozzi recruited guitarist Paul Rhyne and childhood friend Carlo Tomayo. There was an instant connection between after their first session. Each with appreciation for Tonozzi’s songwriting and attitude. Tonozzi explains:
“Turning life’s feelings and emotions into music is a rush, and finding a connection with fans through those feelings, similarities and emotions is the goal. I hope you can relate to and enjoy our music as much as we do! There’s only a few things you can leave in this world when you die, and I am no inventor, so my only shot is Music. Music is forever.”
Tonozzi lets it rip on “Save Me.” Ten years of pent up emotion and passion tear through the album. It’s an album that could have been released in the early 90s, with classic grunge distortions, and Cobainesque grumble throughout. Neurotix keeps the grunge tradition alive and Chicago punk music scene moving forward following in the footsteps of The Lawrence Arms. The title track, “Save Me,” sums up the feeling of the album an artist lost looking for a way out and this album is it.
