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The Band's Most Cohesive Album to Date, Blends Quirky New Wave Melodie with the Band's Hometown Signature Punk Rock Sound, Concreted with their Uniquely Sarcastic Humor.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was starting to think The Aquabats called it quits after all these years. The MC Bat Commander, Crash McLarson, Chainsaw, Jimmy The Robot, and Ricky Fitness finally return to the scene after a 6-year dry spell with "Charge!!". The geeky jokes, hilarious pop references, and superhero villain obsessions are still intact. What they have done over the years, is tightened up their musical approach. "Charge!!" does not bounce around from punk, ska, pop and new wave as much as it's predecessors (although those elements are still unscathed). Instead, they refocused they're attack, which includes a hard driving guitar and keyboard section, which actually works quite well. Old-school fans will notably miss the abundance of horn sections their previous releases showcased. But The Aquabats, being a smart band, knows that things need to be changed up with maturation. Not to say that they're "mature" per se. The countless Revenge Of The Nerds stories, and tales of losers losing the babes are still a large part of their repertoire. But their approach to these subjects have always been unique. When most pop-punk acts tell these stories, they come off as whiny, which certainly isn't the case with The Aquabats. I'm not usually a fan of gimmicky bands like The Aquabats. But after I heard "The Fury of the Aquabats" (1997) I have always made an exception for this great bunch of musical visionaries.
"Charge!!" drives through for a full solid listen. Chainsaw (guitarist) and Jimmy The Robot (keyboards) really bring the music to life with their outstanding talents. Crash McLarson (bass) and Ricky Fitness (drums) provide a very energetic rhythm section to match. The MC Bat Commander (vocals) is in full form, writing some of the best lyrics he's ever brought to the table. "Fashion Zombies!" kicks of the album with some commanding energy. But it was "Stuck In a Movie!" that hooked me first. It includes a nice quick guitar rhythm and great lyrics. Songs like "Tiger Rider vs. the Time Sprinkler!" and "Plastic Lips!" gives you an infection helping of tweaked out keyboards. One of my favorites would have to be "Nerd Alert!". I like this lyric quite a bit - "We're fat, young and hungry / But we don't care / We got big old brains / Like Mexican candy / We got some complex flavor / Running up in here / So get stupid on your time / Get the bud bowl off the air / Diffuse the land mines". "Look at Me (I'm a Winner)!" is also one of my favorite, which includes more great lyrics. Other highlights include "Mechanical Ape!" and "Demolition Rickshaw!". The album is concrete from front to back.
All in all, this is The Aquabats at their best. It's hard to compare it to "The Fury of the Aquabats", since it was filled with a lot more horn sections and theatrics. But this is just another side of their quirky personalities. I'm pleased to say, after 6 years, The Aquabats can still capture that flavor that we all loved and still love.
"Charge!!" drives through for a full solid listen. Chainsaw (guitarist) and Jimmy The Robot (keyboards) really bring the music to life with their outstanding talents. Crash McLarson (bass) and Ricky Fitness (drums) provide a very energetic rhythm section to match. The MC Bat Commander (vocals) is in full form, writing some of the best lyrics he's ever brought to the table. "Fashion Zombies!" kicks of the album with some commanding energy. But it was "Stuck In a Movie!" that hooked me first. It includes a nice quick guitar rhythm and great lyrics. Songs like "Tiger Rider vs. the Time Sprinkler!" and "Plastic Lips!" gives you an infection helping of tweaked out keyboards. One of my favorites would have to be "Nerd Alert!". I like this lyric quite a bit - "We're fat, young and hungry / But we don't care / We got big old brains / Like Mexican candy / We got some complex flavor / Running up in here / So get stupid on your time / Get the bud bowl off the air / Diffuse the land mines". "Look at Me (I'm a Winner)!" is also one of my favorite, which includes more great lyrics. Other highlights include "Mechanical Ape!" and "Demolition Rickshaw!". The album is concrete from front to back.
All in all, this is The Aquabats at their best. It's hard to compare it to "The Fury of the Aquabats", since it was filled with a lot more horn sections and theatrics. But this is just another side of their quirky personalities. I'm pleased to say, after 6 years, The Aquabats can still capture that flavor that we all loved and still love.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In an age where it's the fad to be serious and not have any room for having fun (i.e. The Killers/The Bravery/any other band featured on Mtv 2), comes The Aquabats - back from their six year slumber. It is a musical blessing to have these guys back when music is in such a sad state of affairs to bring back fun and fast-paced, goofy music. The tunes in "Charge" are are so catchy that you should start seeing a psychiatrist because you'll constantly be hearing keyboards and choruses. While there is not a single horn in this album like The Aquabats' previous albums, the keyboards make up for it. The upbeat music and catchy choruses more than make up for the absence of horns. I seriously think that this album cover should be in the Random House College Dictionary under the word "catchy" (have I said that enough?). You would need to get checked if you have a pulse if you don't get into it right away from the first 'woah' in "Fashion Zombies" to the last 'boo-ya' in "Awesome Forces." Thank goodness these guys are back. Hopefully they'll come out with more albums and save us from this bland music that inhabits the mainstream. Life is too depressing already. Music should be our escape from reality, and The Aquabats are the train conductors of the train out of it and into a musical haven.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Aquabats have done it again, only with 5 members this time instead of 11. The Aquabats are hilarious, have awesome riffs, lyrics, and overall tone. It doesn't have all the horns of the earlier albums, but they compensate with vocal backgrounds and more guitar riffs. One of my favorite cd's!!!
1 - For your own safety - only a few seconds long, a nice opener
2 - Fashion zombies - makes fun of emo kids, but all in good fun. Awesome lyrics and opening guitar
3 - Stuck in a movie - You enjoy it more every time because you catch something new every time!
4 - Tiger rider vs. the Time sprinkler - Mystic, extreme, how do they do it? Awesome bridge.
5 - Nerd Alert - Saying that nerds are really cool. Raise your fist and take a stand, with your super-cool wrist bands!!! Catchy tune, hysterical theme.
6 - Plastic Lips - Beautiful girls really are too good to be true, aren't they?
7 - Look at me, I'm a winner! - Awesome guitar, lyrics, and overall point.
8 - Hot summer nights - Definitely one of my favorite aquabat songs of all time. Why can't guys take a hint?
9 - Once again, amazing guitar and vocals. A little repetitive.
10 - Mechanical Ape - The title says it all, this song is yet another glorious display of Aquarandom goodness.
11 - Demolition Rickshaw - Highly energetic (as are all aquabats works) good on a stressful day. :)
12 - Waterslides - Gets away from the traditional Aquabats saound and feel, yet one of my favorites.
13 - Awesome Forces - Way to go out with a bang, this is one of the best songs on here. Stating how they're the rock band to battle all the villians.
1 - For your own safety - only a few seconds long, a nice opener
2 - Fashion zombies - makes fun of emo kids, but all in good fun. Awesome lyrics and opening guitar
3 - Stuck in a movie - You enjoy it more every time because you catch something new every time!
4 - Tiger rider vs. the Time sprinkler - Mystic, extreme, how do they do it? Awesome bridge.
5 - Nerd Alert - Saying that nerds are really cool. Raise your fist and take a stand, with your super-cool wrist bands!!! Catchy tune, hysterical theme.
6 - Plastic Lips - Beautiful girls really are too good to be true, aren't they?
7 - Look at me, I'm a winner! - Awesome guitar, lyrics, and overall point.
8 - Hot summer nights - Definitely one of my favorite aquabat songs of all time. Why can't guys take a hint?
9 - Once again, amazing guitar and vocals. A little repetitive.
10 - Mechanical Ape - The title says it all, this song is yet another glorious display of Aquarandom goodness.
11 - Demolition Rickshaw - Highly energetic (as are all aquabats works) good on a stressful day. :)
12 - Waterslides - Gets away from the traditional Aquabats saound and feel, yet one of my favorites.
13 - Awesome Forces - Way to go out with a bang, this is one of the best songs on here. Stating how they're the rock band to battle all the villians.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
"Charge!!!" is the best of the Aquabats!!!
I really enjoyed the older Aquabats, when most of there sound was ska. This album says so long to that genre. Read more
Published 1 month ago by B-Goody
Not their best album but anything by them is good
I give this one 4.5 stars,I love all of the Aquabats stuff,and this one has some great songs,such as Demolition Rickshaw(my favorite off of this album),For Your Own Safety(6... Read more
Published on October 4, 2008 by John Minor
the nerdy superheroes for all the super nerdy kids
The Aquabats, a revolutionary band, originally tangled up in what was a great ska movement, has evolved into something incomprehensible. Read more
Published on June 23, 2008 by J. L. Shirm
No horns? I say "GOOD RIDDANCE!"
As a long-time, loyal fan, I'm confident in stating that Charge is by far the most impressive Aquabats album yet. Read more
Published on September 5, 2006 by brian
Devo anyone?
I can't believe nobody has mentioned the incredible similarities between the "Fashion Zombies" track and Devo's music (my wife actually thought it was a Devo track she had never... Read more
Published on July 31, 2006 by Livid Imp
It makes me wonder if this world is plastic....
Im not the greatest fan of the Aquabats, i knew 5 or 6 old songs and they were pretty good. This album is very different, theres less trumpets, its more rocky (not to the extent of... Read more
Published on May 15, 2006 by Leon
Suerhero Aquabats are back!
The 2005 release of the Aquabats' charge is a creative, catchy, and solid album for the quintet. Prior to my purchase of this album I have never heard of the aquababts, what made... Read more
Published on April 12, 2006 by Scott
Uhm...
The horns are gone... who cares? Instead of putting out another album that was a clone of their previous attempts, The Aquabats were able to use their new sound to create a very... Read more
Published on February 4, 2006 by M. Hogue
Exclamation!
Closing in fast on half a dozen albums in their oeuvre, this time out The Aquabats! decide to play it lean and mean. Read more
Published on January 8, 2006 by Kenny Neal
The Aquabats "will keep you rockin"
Great music,
I think that people are bad talkin this album for the lack of horns. This is strange cause the music, in its self is for people with open minds. Read more
I think that people are bad talkin this album for the lack of horns. This is strange cause the music, in its self is for people with open minds. Read more
Published on January 6, 2006 by N. Dorn
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