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Track Listings
| 1. Alcoholics Unanimous |
| 2. DC Comics and Chocolate Milkshake |
| 3. The Passenger |
| 4. Am I Normal? |
| 5. What a Rush |
| 6. Demons Out! |
| 7. Slap Dash for No Cash |
| 8. The Replacements |
| 9. Twist and Shout |
| 10. Summer Job |
| 11. Mysterious Bruises |
Editorial Reviews
2009 release, the third album from the London-based Art-Punk band, produced by Black Francis (AKA Frank Black). ''We recorded the album in a Punk-as-f@*k two weeks in Salem, Oregon,'' explains lead singer Eddie Argos. ''I don't always enjoy the recording process - all that fiddling with guitars and drum sounds waiting for my turn to `sing'. This time though, we did it just right. We spent a day getting the sound of the instruments perfect, then with all of us in the same room at the same time, with the amazing Black Francis conducting us, we pressed record, jumped around and played our songs. This is how I always thought albums were made and it's definitely how we're doing it from now on!'' Features the single 'Alcoholics Unanimous'.
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Howlinw
Format:Audio CD
3.5 stars.
I've been listening to this band off and on for years, and admit that they're kind of a guilty pleasure for me. No way am I in the demographic you'd associate with Art Brut. I'm a gainfully employed Californian thirtysomething who would look pretty ridiculous if I were able to squeeze myself into the tight, fashionable clothes these guys probably wear. When I listen to this music, however, it takes me back to my younger years when I would go see punky bands play at little clubs. Perhaps that explains at least in part why some of the tracks on this CD are such a fun listen for me.
This band's sound is almost like rock n roll stand-up comedy, with a ridiculously brash cockney-accented vocalist and a very stripped-down punk aesthetic. The problem with this band is the "one-trick pony" phenomenon, ie once you've heard a few of the band's songs you've heard them all. Also, the distinctiveness of their approach tends to lead to a love-'em-or-hate-'em type of reaction among the music-listening population (not unlike prog-rock band Rush, which is one of my favorite bands and about as far on the other side of the rock n roll spectrum as you can get from Art Brut). In other words, most people will know right away whether or not they like this band.
When it comes to any of Art Brut's music, I tend to cherry-pick from the albums and download a few tracks with lyrics that strike me as being particularly funny, clever or somehow relevant to my life at the time. I then throw these tracks on mixes with other things. Ultimately that's the best way to listen to these guys IMHO. A whole Art Brut album is a bit much to sit through at once.
What's here is fundamentally no different than their earlier stuff, and in a way I'm glad.... Read more ›
I've been listening to this band off and on for years, and admit that they're kind of a guilty pleasure for me. No way am I in the demographic you'd associate with Art Brut. I'm a gainfully employed Californian thirtysomething who would look pretty ridiculous if I were able to squeeze myself into the tight, fashionable clothes these guys probably wear. When I listen to this music, however, it takes me back to my younger years when I would go see punky bands play at little clubs. Perhaps that explains at least in part why some of the tracks on this CD are such a fun listen for me.
This band's sound is almost like rock n roll stand-up comedy, with a ridiculously brash cockney-accented vocalist and a very stripped-down punk aesthetic. The problem with this band is the "one-trick pony" phenomenon, ie once you've heard a few of the band's songs you've heard them all. Also, the distinctiveness of their approach tends to lead to a love-'em-or-hate-'em type of reaction among the music-listening population (not unlike prog-rock band Rush, which is one of my favorite bands and about as far on the other side of the rock n roll spectrum as you can get from Art Brut). In other words, most people will know right away whether or not they like this band.
When it comes to any of Art Brut's music, I tend to cherry-pick from the albums and download a few tracks with lyrics that strike me as being particularly funny, clever or somehow relevant to my life at the time. I then throw these tracks on mixes with other things. Ultimately that's the best way to listen to these guys IMHO. A whole Art Brut album is a bit much to sit through at once.
What's here is fundamentally no different than their earlier stuff, and in a way I'm glad.... Read more ›
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I love Art Brut..i usually dont like every song..but 9 out of 10 i do. Imagine Weezer and Buzzcocks colliding..with a vocalist who sorta speak sings in the thickest accent this side of Mark E Smith.
2 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By THE TRUTH
Format:Audio CD
I am not going to get to technical like the weenie reviewer before me. This, like there other albums deserves a full download, then drop 2-4 songs you dont like. Just saw them last week at the Mercury Lounge, and they were great. Can't go wrong with any of their albums, but I like the first and this one the best.
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