Electric Six Still Has The Goods
Magic Mike | 04/19/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Upon first listening to this album I have to admit that I felt it was too familiar sounding and not of the same quality of their previous releases. However, I have grown to love this album as I've listened to it more. Every thing that is awesome about Electric Six is all here. I also might argue that they have never rocked as hard as they do on one of my favorite tracks on the album "Graphic Designer".
All the lyrics are still amazing in their twisty, random, hilarious, and insightful ways. The guitar is possibly more rocking than ever on this album. The bass is also very present and provides a very nice groove. The synthesizers are once again given a more prominent role like on their previous release. The drums are class as usual. I mean any drummer that goes by the name of Percussion World is sure to deliver the goods! That guy is a beast live by the way (as is everyone else in the band)!
So for me the highlights on this non-stop fun album are Graphic Designer, We Were Witchy Witchy White Women, the first single Formula 409, and the classic FU to fans everywhere Gay Bar Part 2!
Here are some of the lyrical highlights:
"I used to dress in black every night
Now I dress primarily in white
And I was under duress
Removed my pants and my vests
And now I'm undressed tonight" from Gay Bar Part 2
"I met you on a Monday
It was Friday night
You were doing all right
'Cos it was Saturday night
And we were
Night bitches, white witches
We lived under the city
We were doing alright" From We Were Witchy Witchy White Women
"In the event of a water landing
You can use my body
As a flotation device" From Transatlantic Flight"