"But listen, I am more interested in everything the San Francisco/West Coast self-proclaimed punks, Spiritual Cramp, have to suggest on their radio-ready, mostly mainstream, and charming release, conveniently named Rude. It's a total gas watching vocalist Michael Bingham schelprockin' down Clarion Alley, totin' a boombox, breakin' out those weeble-wobble disco moves in front of the Painted Ladies. You see that his heart truly still is in SF, although he had to move to LA in 2021."
"But as much as they claim to be punk, the album's cover art features the band in front of the San Francisco Opera House. This choice of location suggests that they aspire to be considered alongside legendary Bay Area artists such as Sly and The Family Stone, Huey Lewis and The News, Aretha Franklin, The Donnas, and Tower of Power-all of whom have iconic album covers that were photographed in the Bay Area. Punk? I dunno. Smart? Very."
Spiritual Cramp frames itself as a San Francisco/West Coast punk outfit while producing radio-ready, mostly mainstream songs on the album Rude. Vocalist Michael Bingham displays a visible emotional attachment to San Francisco despite relocating to Los Angeles in 2021. The album operates as an explicit, affectionate tribute to the city and pairs catchy, charming arrangements with playful performance. The choice to pose in front of the San Francisco Opera House signals ambition to align with Bay Area musical legacy and iconic artists rather than purely anti-establishment punk aesthetics. The record favors accessibility and smart visual positioning over raw punk hostility.
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