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Singles Collection 2004-2007 |
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Tracklist |
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1 - PARANOIA
2 - HELMET
3 - FRENCH DOLL
4 - CLOCK TOWER
5 - SWEETS
6 - TEAM DRIVE
7 - BUS GAS EXPLOSION
8 - I LOVE 3 CHORDS
9 - DEAD BODY
10 - ALIEN DASH
11 - CHEERLEADER & HER MINI SKIRT BOMB |
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Review |
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Punk rock is pretty great. Ever since the Ramones butchered rock & roll, stripped it of all pretense, and made pop music brainless, likeminded bands have been making moronic music suitable for dancing ever since. Spandecks' self-titled debut is proof of punk rock's perennial appeal, a brisk eleven track affair of sub-two minute jams.
Spandecks' unique twist on punk rock's immortal formula are their dual female-fronted vocal melodies. Songs like "French Doll" and "Dead Body" wouldn't be the same without them. Album opener "Paranoia" benefits especially, and is arguably an instant classic: bratty ba-ba-bas spice up the stupendous lyrics "I hate you, I'm gonna kill you, PARANOIA!" Other songs such as "Sweets" and "I Love 3 Chords" are equally simple lyrically, an aesthetic which is easy to appreciate.
In general, Spandecks' repertoire is split between pogo songs, like "Paranoia" and "Clock Tower," and twist songs, like "French Doll" and "Sweets." Their style is hardly revolutionary or unique, but is executed with all the energy and charm that makes a band special. Spandecks' self-titled is a great album for even the most jaded punk rock fan, and a reminder of why punk rock is so wonderful. |
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