Love Everybody

The Presidents of The United States of America

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 17, 2004)
• Original Release Date: August 17, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: P.U.S.a. Inc.
• ASIN: B0002IQEOG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,290 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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"Now the newly reformed Presidents are back for a new term and the state of the union is excellent indeed."

Product Description
In the midst of an unpredictable election year, what better band to resurface than the once and future leaders of buoyant, absurdist rock - the Presidents of the United States of America? The newly reunited PUSA has been in the studio cooking up a new platform for playfulness in rock, featuring 14 songs including the already hit single "Some Postman."

Since the band's split in December 1997, fans have been sending letters and e-mails urging them to reunite and asking why they broke up in the first place. Twelve months earlier, the Seattle-based trio has released II, the follow-up to their wildly successful 1995 self-titled Columbia Records debut. Initially released on the idie label PopLlama, The Presidents of the United States of America went double platinum, rocketed all the way to #6 on Billboard's Top 200, produced three Top 40 hits and a #1 single on Billboard's Modern Rock chart, and garnered two Grammy nominations and a gaggle of critical praise. Their videos blanketed MTV, they toured the planet, played a live MTV concert at Mount Rushmore, and appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Howard Stern Show and Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve. As if that weren't enough, II spawned another Top Ten modern rock hit, "Mach 5," and the band contributed a rocking cover of "Video Killed the Radio Star" to the platinum-selling soundtrack to Adam Sandler's The Wedding Singer. At the end of the line, Pure Frosting included a cover of the Ian Hunter song "Cleveland Rocks," which was used as the theme song to the Emmy-nominated Drew Carey Show.

For their new album, the band recorded basic tracks at Egg Studios with Conrad Uno (Posies, Supersuckers, Young Fresh Fellows) and at Jupiter Studios with Martin Feveyear (Mudhoney, Mark Lanegan). The new songs run the gamut, though one tune, "Some Postman," has already proven itself after being leaked onto Seattle's KNDD and subsequently turned into a highly-requested local hit. The band will also re-release their eponymous multi-platinum debut this fall along with a DVD including their hit videos, live and interview footage. Nine years later, songs - smart, tuneful and exhilarating - from The Presidents of the United States of America still hold up.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Presidents of Pop-Punk, July 14, 2005

By	Michael Lee (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

Much like coming out of the Seattle grunge scene in the early nineties, laughing in the face of all that was over the top gloom, dread, and misery in music; The Presidents of The United States of America (or POTUSA) have once again arrived at just the right time. While most bands are getting their kicks on emo, POTUSA is back with hooks so catchy, and lyrics so hilariously clever, it'll send any self-righteous scenester running for the hills.

Highlight songs include the perverse "Drool At You" Which hilariously walks the line between creepy obsession and pure cuteness, and one hell of a catchy synth line to boot. "Some Postman", another song about sick obsession packaged with sweet pop goodness. Honestly there is not one song on this album to scoff at, unless you are some uptight music snob afraid to have fun.

This is the most impulsive and fast POTUSA album yet. Anyone turned off by songs about little bugs or the country twang in the debut should be very pleased to hear that "Love Everybody" delivers a brand new sound right off the bat. Songs like "Shreds of Boa" and "5,500 Miles" spare the silliness and bring the rock and roll. Those who loved the sound of self titled, well at least you'll love the old school themed track, "Munky River"

The fun and tongue-in-cheek humor never lets up on this album, making it hands-down the best pop-punk album since Mr. T Experience's "Revenge Is Sweet, And So Are You". It's a great album to get if you want to get under the skin of that emo kid who lives down the hall. Blast those geeky tunes with pride, brave music fan; and to the Presidents, I salute you.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Serving more than your recommended daily dosage of ROK..., October 13, 2004

By	The Stef (Bellingham, WA) - See all my reviews

The Presidents of the United States of America... they're back with a bang, and twice the ROK.

Love Everybody most certainly ranks among other PUSA releases... it's not the best, but it's a definite contender. This album is a fusion of their self-titled debut and their last release, Freaked Out and Small. Love Everybody takes you up and down the ROK roller coaster without the overproduced feel of FOAS and still brings it down and smooths it out PUSA style.

1. Love Everybody: It's nothing short of adrenaline-pumping, feel-good rock-n-roll that contrasts the plethora of depressing teen anthems running rampant in today's MTV-driven rock scene. This track alone will leave you full and content--it's undoubtedly "single" material.

2. Some Postman: While this may be the current "hit" single, it's far from ground-breaking by PUSA standards. This song does, however, employ the classic release-of-emotion ending, which works in its favor.

3. Clean Machine: Another one of those catchy, radio-friendly tunes. A clever blend of light, poppy verses and a crispy, harmonized chorus.

4. Highway Forever: A bowl of chunky country rok best served on the road... the harmonica solo is a definitive highlight of the album. Very bassy and classically PUSA.

5. Zero Friction: Feel-good fun for the whole family... a little rok, a little roll, and a whole lot of silly. It's got the same story-esque feel of "Body," but it's wrapped in a cream-puff package.

6. Surf's Down: A cleverly centered instrumental track. While good in it's own right, one can't help but think it'd be more at home on a Giraffes album.

7. Shortwave: A fast little punk influenced ditty that's sure to get you pumped and grooving in the morning.

8. Poke and Destroy: Oh, the memories... this track is just plain FUN. C'mon, who hasn't tried to fry ants with a magnifying glass?

9. Munky River: Totally skippable. This track is the only real disappointment... not that the song itself is bad, it's just that the b-side version (featuring a cello and xylophone) is sooo much better, you can't even compare the two. That, and the LE version drags. So if you'd love to float on Monkey River, I'd suggest picking up the Peaches live CD. You just can't top perfection...

10. Drool at You: A fun and upbeat rendition of the former Chris and Tad song. Personally, I liked the Chris and Tad version better, but this one's good too.

11. Vestina: Obviously one of the most debated tracks on the record, and for that reason it's the secretly genius song of the album. It's one of those songs that turns heads and cocks eyebrows. You really have to listen to it more than once to catch the vibe... and then it hits you... "Vestina, I love youuu... Vestina I dooo..." The build begins, slowly pulling you into a beautiful rock-n-roll explosion of cadential emotion.

12. 5,500 Miles: Here's a brilliant demonstration of PUSA's ability to start off loud, dark, and energetic, and then bring it down with a classic PUSA melodic line without losing interest or energy.

13. Shreds of Boa: Melodic rock, PUSA style. Another one of those great slow-to-fast songs with a great hook and that little hint of funky country influence in the chorus.

14. Jennifer's Jacket: This acoustic number feels more like a hidden track than anything else, but is nonetheless another great example of PUSA's clever lyricism and bluegrass influences.

Now some critics are complaining that Love Everybody is too simple... but you've obviously missed the boat. It's not what chords or how many of them you use, it's how you use them in your music. PUSA has always been able to bring the ROK in a way that is both unique and universal. Every song is written with a stand-alone quality that doesn't leave you feeling empty or incomplete at the end of the day. This album is definitely worth picking up if you have the means... and i highly suggest you do so right now.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Refreshing.... and Fun, March 17, 2005

By	everclearfan (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews

The Presidents of the United States of America (PUSA) were one of my favorite bands of the large litter of off-kilter 90's bands when I was younger, and it's very refreshing to see a great 90's band such as these guys make a great album these days in an industry composed of bland, talentless rock, especially when most of their peers from the 90's have been rather disappointing as of recent.
The album is stacked full of hit songs ('Love Everybody', 'Zero Friction', 'Highway Forever', 'Surf's Down', 'Munky River', and of course 'Some Postman'). It's amazing that after nearly a decade and a few albums along the way, PUSA have managed to maintain their style and finesse and make an album that as always, is FUN to listen to. Their songs's quirkiness and funny/catchy lyrics are what has always embodied their music, and made PUSA who they are.
The album is not as good as their debut, but is a close second in my opinion, and a must-have album for not only a PUSA fan, but for anyone who's into good music that rocks.