“SKINHEAD IN MT YARD OY VEY ENTR’ACTE 176” By Steve Lieberman

The “Skinheads In My Yard Oy Vey” not only serves as yet another equally visceral addition to the name Steve Lieberman’s sprawling discography, but further cements his status as one of punk’s most savage and tender voices, notorious as the “The Gangsta Rabbi,” some might say. Boundless in his fury, Lieberman delivers yet another jarring addition to the underground with “Skinheads In My Yard Oy Vey (Entr’acte 176),” now available for streaming on the likes of YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. True to form, this track is not just a song, but a protest that transcends every boundary through its feedback, distortion, and unfiltered emotion.

With a colorful title outcrying the unmistakable trademark contradictions of Lieberman’s creations, “Skinheads In My Yard Oy Vey” clearly sets the stage for what’s to come, anonymous, harsh, and something that does not give a done about your comfort. A cacophonous fury of ear-splitting basslines, industrial drumming, along with Lieberman’s signature scoff-like singing,g registers his anger for everything through deep-voiced satire screaming social commentary. Shrill sound blended within an low production polish, containing layers of high levels of complex crafts. And even deeper than that??? The signified point. Messy, abrasive, and beautifully vital, what a true punk would call political art therapy.

Lieberman’s more recent works intricately combine to create a musical tapestry of defiance, sorrow, and strange joy. Tracks such as “Gangsta Rabbi (Entr’acte 173)” serve as a self-portrait; part anthem, part manifesto. In this track, Lieberman tackles the duality of his being with a mix of anger and humor. Littered with the characteristic harshness is tender yet nostalgic “Little Kosher Girl (Entr’acte 175)” which is also softer in sound. Meanwhile, “Little Puppies (Entr’acte 171)” turns mundane domestic imagery into punk surrealism, and “Fans, Auditors and Hoes (Entr’acte)” is a manic self-aware homage to the hypocrisy and voyeuristic nature of the music business.

With each song, "The Gangsta Rabbi" becomes more and more enigmatic. Lieberman is not just a performer; he is the embodiment of his folklore, and every song captures a new aspect of his raging saga of reluctant rebellion. With so many varied details, striking shifts in content and tone, voice remains remarkably consistent throughout. With every tune, one feels the weight of profound alienation, be it cultural, mental, or social, and that alienation is transformed into sound. His songs are parts of an open, unfinished performance, which is why the structure of his songs and the format of his releases give intermission-like vibes.

“Skinheads In My Yard Oy Vey” serves as a perfect example of how Lieberman weaponizes his vulnerability. Things seem unpolished and unpalatable, but that is their very essence. That is the true essence of genuine punk; it is angry, authentic, and decidedly non-commercial.  Still, you sense a one-of-a-kind Jewish punk poetry that, amid the chaos, yearns to be heard. Lieberman’s multi-layered artistry is present through Yiddish-inflected interjections or religious undertones, but more strikingly, through his unapologetic embrace of honesty. Every listener is summoned to reckon with the discomfort and embrace unfiltered freedom.

To wrap things up, for devoted followers of Steve Lieberman, “Skinheads In My Yard Oy Vey (Entr’acte 176)” is yet another brutally beautiful addition to an unmatched composition. For new listeners, prepare for an unfiltered plunge into a domain where punk is prayer, pain is power, and every subject known to man is explored without restraint. Do yourself the favor of looking up his gleaming discography on major platforms like YouTube and Spotify, because this isn’t music asking for approval at all; it is a demand for attention instead. Terminator of Lies is a powerful anthem that encapsulates boldness and beauty blended to perfection. For those who have yet to meet “The Gangsta Rabbi,” the raging genius is still fighting against the deafening noise, but now with unparalleled brilliance.

Written by Manuel