Description

In the early years of Los Angeles punk, one of the premiere hardcore bands was T.S.O.L., which stood for True Sounds of Liberty. Offering poppier music than many of their contemporaries and featuring an image that appealed to punks who wanted to dive deeper into the gothic subgenre already being offered by many British punk bands, T.S.O.L. became hugely popular on the local scene but never translated that success to national exposure. Not only did Change Today signify a lineup overhaul for T.S.O.L., with singer/guitarist Joe Wood replacing Jack Grisham and drummer Mitch Dean replacing Todd Barnes, but it also marked quite a stylistic twist for the band. Known up to that time as a hardcore punk outfit, T.S.O.L. suddenly became much more of a traditional rock group with more in common with the Doors than the Damned. All things considered, Change Today is actually a fine album, most notable for its inspired songwriting and driving guitars. Songs such as "Black Magic," "Just Like Me," "Flowers by the Door," "American Zone," and "John" make for intelligent rockers. In addition "Red Shadows" and "It's Gray" became epic concert staples for the band. Track listing: 1. Blackmagic 2. Just Like Me 3. In Time 4. Red Shadows 5. Flowers by the Door 6. American Zone 7. It's Gray 8. John 9. Nice Guys 10. How Do