Album Review: Bee Bee Sea – Day Ripper

I’m not sure how Italy’s Bee Bee Sea have not crossed my path, or how they avoided angry letters from a certain broadcasting corporation, but neither of these things have happened… until now. For the benefit of those wondering, the name Bee Bee Sea is an insult, a term meaning ‘loser’, or at least according to the Urban Dictionary it is, a theme that’s resonated with some of the best rock ‘n roll bands, from Johnny Thunders and Motörhead to Social Distortion and L7, and at their heart Bee Bee Sea are a rock ‘n roll band, at least in attitude; “Nobody gives a shit about what we do, but we’re still doing it, and we’re still playing everywhere. I hope Day Ripper might inspire those who want to play music, but they’re not ...