Cover Your Ears [Explicit Lyrics]

The Gretchens | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 19, 2004)
• Original Release Date: November 19, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Independent Release
• ASIN: B0006PIN2Q
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,565,426 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

The Gretchens are either a punk rock band from Buena Park, California, a sunshine pop band from Long Beach, an alternative band from L.A., or a girl-group with sixties surf-folk-pop sensibilities from Burlingame. Judge for yourself when you listen to America’s latest music sensation.

Above all, the Gretchens are two chicks and two dudes who have been friends for more than 20-years. Guitarist Joseph Gretchen and virtuoso drummer Homer are both alumni of the long forgotten Orange County band Flying Spit. Tired of playing Irish folk-tinged punk rock, the two left Flying Spit (who evolved into the Brodies featuring Mike Johnson on bass) to form the Gretchens, with founding members Chacheena (vocals) and Jay Pee Gretchen (bass). The quartet floundered in the early years, struggling to ‘play’ their instruments while honing their distinct sound. Happily, they eventually mastered their own powerful pop songs.

Product Description

Cover Your Ears – the very first full-length recording from the Gretchens was made available in November 2004. The 22-song independently released CD is jammed with all of your favorite Gretchens’ songs. Buy your copy today!

The band recorded Cover Your Ears over a couple days during Lent 2004 at Desert Moon Recording in Anaheim, California, just beyond the shadow of the Happiest Place on Earth. Fueled by lots of beer and a desire to capture the Gretchen sound for posterity, the band cranked through song after song, never looking back to correct the occasional bum note or timing mistakes. This is a warts and all record; stripped down rock ‘n’ roll the way God meant for it to be played.

You can call it rock, punk, pop, electric surf folk, or affix your own equally banal label on the Gretchens... This is an all new CD of fresh sounding tunes from one of California's most unheralded groups.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Gretchens are young, fast and scientific!!!, December 1, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Cover Your Ears (Audio CD)

I can appreciate a band that stays true to a certain genre, without trying too hard to be something they are not. I especially enjoyed the hot guitar licks and the drummer's sexy vocals.

The Gretchens are definitely "The Next Big Thing."

Too bad most of the Ramones died before they had an opportunity to hear this album obviously inspired by them.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Arouse your Ears with Cover Your Ears, December 19, 2004

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Ronshe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cover Your Ears (Audio CD)

If you're a seasoned Rock and Roller, this album will fit you like a pair of old Levi's. The album as a whole has an energy driven beat with great story tellling lyrics. You'll find yourself mouthing these songs thoughout the day. "Rice Krispie Treat" should come with a warning; Don't consume a caffeinated beverage before listening to this song!The energy blast created could cause a person to get pinned on the ceiling."Big Long Car" and "Cross-Dresser" have lyrics which will stick to you like warm gum to your shoe. This is an album that gets you up and gets you going.

5.0 out of 5 stars Seriously, this album is a lot of fun, January 3, 2005

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drawnablank "- - - - -" (Nowhere, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cover Your Ears (Audio CD)

There are a lot of bands that want to be the next "American Idol" and every note and lyric carries the weight of self-indulgence. Not the Gretchens, they will never be assused of taking themselves too seriously and that's why this CD is so great. It's a straight-forward surf/punk inspired guitar and drum blast, great harmonies and songs of about 2 minutes each. You can tell they had great time writing the lyrics because the songs are fun to listen to. It'll make you want to start your own band again because you're jealous of the fun they're having!

If you like simple songs,
and lyrics that make you sing along
grab this CD before its gone!