Exploring the rest of the album unfortunately reveals it to be a bit of a stinker. In general, the lyrics fail to convey any emotional impact, and the light-hearted moments quickly wear thin. Musically, it's a better story, with many nice hooks and catchy sections. But many songs- such as Heave-Ho, The Fonz and Disconnect the Dots- are a disjointed collection of sections, lacking any overall cohesion.
And then Let's Rock and Why Can't We Be Friends are simply annoying, immature ditties. Since I quite enjoy Guttermouth, Offspring and similar inane pop-punk, I don't think it's a case of looking down my nose at an immature style. It's just that Smashmouth's attempt somehow misses the mark.
Walkin' On The Sun is thankfully free of these vices, and a wonderfully oddball lounge-pop hit. The verses are quirky and fun, and the chorus is very catchy. Unfortunately, I've heard it too many times, which has dulled its impact.
Padrino also hits the nail on the head. It also features some great sections, such as energetic, fun verses and a snappy chorus. But the important difference is that the band has managed to craft these sections into a song which flows very nicely. Also, the humour is well supported by a wonderfully moody intro and an interesting narrative. It all makes for tongue-in-cheek fun that has lasting appeal. Great stuff.
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