Every track in Okinawa Plane Crash’s new album “Wizards of the West Side” feels like a heartbeat in stereo. This hit just dropped on January 4th, 2025, and it’s a freaking rollercoaster through punk, nu-metal, and garage rock mayhem. These guys funded this beast themselves, staying true to their DIY roots and pushing the boundaries of what’s sonically possible. The band’s lineup is like a superhero team of music maniacs. You’ve got Jake “J-Rock” Thompson shredding guitar and screaming his lungs out, Mia “Basszilla” Rodriguez making the earth shake with her bass, Leo “Thunderfoot” Martinez pounding the drums like there’s no tomorrow, and Sam “Sizzle” Johnson pulling double duty on guitar and backing vocals.
Right out of the gate, they hit you with “MACHETE” (or “BILLIE EILISH MACHETE” if you’re cool enough to snag a physical copy). This track is bonkers! Picture Billie Eilish ditching her pop star life, grabbing a machete, and tearing through the woods like a maniac. It’s a perfect storm of punk energy and nu-metal aggression, with J-Rock’s raw vocals leading the charge. When that instrumental break hits, you can’t help but lose your mind and dance like you’re in some twisted slasher flick. It sets the bar high for the rest of the album, and trust us, you’re in for one hell of a ride.
This album cover is like a neon punch to the eyeballs! It’s screaming, “Buckle up, buttercup, ’cause you’re in for a wild ride!” These guys aren’t just making music; they’re cooking a whole vibe that’s as in-your-face as their tunes. “Wizards of the West Side” is like a musical middle finger to society’s BS, mixed with some potty humour and straight-up weirdness. It’s the kind of stuff that makes you go, “What the hell did I just listen to?” in the best way possible.
Next up, “SHAQ ATTAQ” hits you like a train of funk. The bass lines are so juicy you could drink ’em, and the beats? They’ll make your grandma want to headbang. Basszilla’s thundering riffs are fighting for attention in a sea of guitar chaos, but boy, do they make themselves heard. You’ll be hanging on for dear life, wondering what these mad lads are gonna do next.
And then BAM! “MASSACRE ON WALL STREET” comes at you like a rabid squirrel on crack. It’s taking aim at those suit-wearing money-grubbers with a perfect storm of pop-punk energy and hard rock complexity. The lyrics are dripping with sarcasm so thick you could spread it on toast, and the music? It’s a freaking tornado of sound that captures the absolute mayhem of its subject. This is the kind of track you blast at full volume while tearing down the highway in your beat-up Dodge Neon, middle fingers raised high, screaming along at the top of your lungs. It’s not just music; it’s therapy for your inner anarchist.
“DILDO BAGGINS” is a freakin’ riot. It’s like the band took their sense of humour, raised it up, and smashed it into some seriously heavy tunes. Sizzle’s guitar work is no joke – it takes what could’ve been just a silly song and turns it into something you can’t help but headbang to. We can just picture the crowd losing their minds to this one live, laughing their asses off while still rocking out hard.
The album keeps the crazy train rolling with tracks like “THERE’S A QT DOWN ON 28TH…” and “SPONGEKNOB SQUAREKNUTS”. The first one’s got this sick mix of pop-punk energy and hard rock riffs that’ll get your blood pumping. And “SPONGEKNOB”? Holy deer, it’s like Rage Against the Machine decided to write the most terrifying kids’ show theme song ever. This is the kind of batshit insane stuff that makes Okinawa Plane Crash stand out from the crowd.
When you get to “ANTISOCIAL” and “PISS WHIZZARD“, you can tell these guys aren’t just about the laughs. They dig into some real shit about feeling alone and wanting to rebel, but they do it without losing that twisted sense of humour. That’s the mark of some seriously good songwriting right there.
The album closes with “HEAT DEATH,” a track that’s like the whole record just explodes in your face at the end. You’ll be gasping for air, we tell you, but you’ll be hitting that replay button before you know it. Gotta give props to Jalipaz over at Audioconfusion Creative Recording Space. Every guitar lick, drum hit, and scream comes through crystal clear. It’s like you’re right there in the room with the band.
Now, about “Wizards of the West Side” as a whole? What a ride! Okinawa Plane Crash really went for it on this one. They’ve got this crazy mix of sounds that’ll make your head turn, but in a good way. If you’re into punk, nu-metal, or just straight-up garage rock, you’re gonna love this. These guys aren’t afraid to get weird, and it’s obvious. The energy is off the charts, the lyrics will make you think (and maybe laugh), and they’re pushing buttons you didn’t even know you had. This album is pure chaos, and we mean that in the best way possible.