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Music : The Presidents of the United States of America
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The Presidents of the United States of America by: The Presidents of the United States of America |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 5099921601026 Format: Import Label: TNL Manufacturer: TNL Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: TNL Release Date: June 10, 2008 Studio: TNL Sales Rank: 208406 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: From Amazon.com: The Presidents of the United States of America scratch that itch that you can't reach. They do and say all those things that you'd like to, but fear what people might think of you. They are your inner-child, but stinking drunk on a half-case of cheap beer. And, with the youthful appeal of the Dead Milkmen, the off-kilter storytelling of Primus, and a razor-sharp sense of irony, they are utterly undeniable. Try, if you will, not to sing along with "Lump." It sticks in your brain after the first chorus and won't leave until you hear something supremely catchy just to scrape the chorus out of heavy frontal lobe rotation. Musically, they keep everything very minimal (they have only five strings between bassist Chris Ballew and guitarist Dave Dederer) and use their incredibly twisted wit to engage the listener. From the punkish "Lump" and "We Are Not Gonna Make It" to the funky "Boll Weevil," the Presidents are the perfect antidote to the serious, heavy-handed rock perpetuated by their Seattle brethren. --Adem Tepedelen Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - uniqueThis album was produced by one of the most unique bands out there, and it is a true masterpiece. The lyrics don't ever really mean anything, it's just a whole lot of fun listening to songs about peaches, kitties and an old man. The genius behind the band is Chris Ballew and even though he and his colleague have 5 strings between their 2 guitars (a bassguit and a guitbass, apparently) the sound is immense. And do not overlook the vocals either, Ballew has an incredible voice and his backup fits perfectly. And to top it all off, the most rockin' song EVER is on this CD, "Kick out the Jams". If you are ever feeling a bit down, just put this on at full blast and you cannot help but feel a sense of total joy. Rating:  - Tedium quickly ensues.What starts as a high-paced collection of melodic, guitar charged tracks soon becomes grating and annoying. The sad fact is that none of the stuff on here is funny so it cannot be considered to be a comedy/novelty record and the musical shortcomings show themselves after 5 or 6 listens so it can't be taken seriously either. Yes there are some diverting songs on here such as "Lump" and at times "Back Porch", but while POTUSA initially appear to be not quite funny but still likeable, this is a sentiment that doesn't last. Notably, their wittiest piece, the self-mocking We Are Not Going To Make It - "'Cos there's a million better bands with a million better songs" - was written by someone else. Rating: - A classic album to inspire the youth of today!The sound quality isn't anywhere near cd quality, they only use 5 strings and share them between 2 guitars, they sing about Kitties and Peaches. These are the good points about this album, and once you've listened to it you will agree. Every song on this album is performed with the gusto of a band who love thier work, and when you realise that Peaches and Lump only scratched the surface of this album you see there is alot more to PUSA than meets the eye. For me the best tracks must be the up-beat version of Kick out the Jams (with better lyrics than RATM's version), the hillbilly rock fun of Back porch and the epic (truly!) Naked and Famous. If you own any of the other 3 albums, buy it! If you don't, then buy it to find out ... Read More: Rating: - It gets better with each listenWhen i first got this album i was unimpressed. Having got their 2nd album before this i didn't think it was very good. But by a couple of plays the following day, i loved it. Highlights are Lump, Kitty and Peaches. The band do not take themselves seriously at all which is a refreshing change from the likes of say, the overated Radiohead. And yes they are less annoying than Greenday. Buy this album you willl not be dissapointed. Rating: - Stuff Green Day!This album has much better song writing and is much less irritating than Green Day. Although some songs sound similar it is the sort of album you just cant help smiling about. Highlights include "Kitty", "Kick out the jams" and "Naked and famous". Buy it, turn it up and air guitar! |
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