Like a lot of guys I hate to shave, scraping and cutting that stubble for a smooth surface.  Sometimes when done we use After Shave, which happens to be the name of a band from Switzerland, and like shaving itself,  goes Skin Deep, which is the title of their first album. They also released a second record called Strange Feeling which featured a different singer and was a fairly decent album, but this review focuses mainly on their first outing.

     Firstly, I like the vocals, Jean – Caude”Cacou” Fontana is listed and plays bass.  There’s something about his voice, kinda high and pained(?).  Additionally, the drums and guitar have a raw, raunchy sound and Pierre – Alain”Pakman” Kessi has some nice slide and sweet leads.  His work has a low-fi sound that I think is cool as hell! The drumming of Rodolphe Baumgartner round out the group, which of course follow the formula of the time:  blues inspired rock.  In conclusion I think you’ll find that these guys offer more than just relief after a good shave!