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Horseplay Leads to Tragedy

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CLETUS' third full-length is by far their best work to date. With the same great production as their previous two LP's(thanks to veteran punk producer Mass Giorgini), "Horseplay..." is a non-stop hit machine. My personal favorites this time around are "I Don't Mind"(the most radio-friendly cut) and the scorching fast number "Don't Touch Me". But it's almost impossible to single out individual songs over the others because this whole record is so good! And to top it all off, seeing the band live is an amazing experience as well. This band is really at the top of their game, and we in South Carolina(CLETUS' home state) really hope this record brings them all the attention they deserve.

When I first got this album, I didn't take it out of my CD player for 3 1/2 weeks. It's that good. Veteran punk singer Johnny Puke's irresistably catchy songs feature clever (often hilarious!) lyrics and just enough anger and sarcasm to be tons-o-fun instead of dour or bitter. Also great guitar work from Murf, also of Boston band the Cretins. It's no question why the liner notes read like a "who's who" of the pop-punk movement.

Bonus features: Super-cool album artwork by Shepard Fairey of "Andre the Giant has a Posse" fame, and great production by Mass Giorgini!