...therefore it is quite "raw". That is immediately obvious in the recording quality and lack of finesse, which will put many people off. The vocals, guitar and bass are thin, the horns are often out of tune and the drums sound like a plastic toy. But the charm is in the energy and irreverence- for example the opening track combines Also Sprach Zarathustra with Kentucky Fried Chicken and a tongue-in-cheek story about obesity!
Musically, the songs vary from simplistic ska/punk ditties (The Chode, Ode to My Mullet, New Shoes, Today Like Yesterday) to more inventive styles (Why Carrot, Eat the Meat, Sultans of Skank). It often reminds me of Australian Crawl's classic Boys Light Up, with the combination of reggae and Australian pub rock. The more polished songs feature some very intricate layering of horn parts, much more than you would expect of a ska band. Good stuff.
My personal favourite is Captain Manboob which blends a catchy song with a silly tale of a superhero(ine).
Favourite songs
The Chode, The Colonel, Why Carrot, Eat the Meat, Sultans of Skank, Captain Manboob
Would I buy it again?
It's so silly and immature- so of course the answer is yes! But I do also think there's also some innovative and refined ska, which gives the album substance.
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