Incredibly catchy--Buddy Holly meets Sonic Youth
T. Lemos | New England | 12/01/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I'm not usually into musically simplistic three minute pop punk, but I can't get this EP out of my stereo. Yes, this duo does wears their influences on their sleaves, but it's incredibly catchy and well-written for what it is, so who cares? Plus, I think they display a wider range of influences than they get credit for. For example, as a longtime metalhead, I state with confidence that the tuned down riff on "Bowels of the Beast" is total Black Sabbath worship. And considering the title of the song, it's obviously meant to be. Also, "Cops on our Tail" seems very much to be referencing The Bangles' "Walk Like an Egyptian," itself rather retro, but one has to admit that channeling the '60's through the '80's is a brilliant move. I bought this CD for $1.99 at a used CD store and it may well be the best use of two bucks I've ever made."