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Impeach My Bush

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Peaches (real name Merrill Beth Nisker) came out of left field with her debut album "The Teaches of Peaches" (2000). Songs almost dealing exclusively with sexual and/or gender themes, over monotonous dance beats; one might think Peaches is a one-trick-pony. While her debut album was refreshing and exciting, the novelty was starting to dewind with the release of her second album "Fatherf.cker" (2003). Fortunately, Peaches new album, the hilariously titled "Impeach my Bush," (2006) sees Peaches get back on track, with her best album yet.

"Impeach my Bush" is not a 180 degree turn from her previous albums. "Impeach my Bush" uses the same electronic/dance formula as her previous albums, but this time around the songs are more varied and ambitious. "Impeach my Bush" encompasses elements of punk rock, occasional live drumming and retro-new wave into the formula. While the title of "Impeach my Bush" would suggest that it is something of an anti-war, political protest album, that's not really the case. Peaches familiar themes of sex are still front and center.

The album immediately goes straight for the jugular with the opening "F.ck or Kill," in which Peaches declares "I rather f.ck who I want than kill who I am told to," which can be seen as both a feministic rallying call and a stinging indictment against the Bush regime. It's not hard to decipher "Tent in your pants," which is more club/hip-hop leaning and would be a good contender to use as a single. "Hit it hard," with its unpredictable assault of beats and synths is utterly engrossing. Its lush chorus adds much color and melody. The hard-rocking "Boys Wanna be her," with its engrossing rhymes over a Sabbath-like riff, works very nicely and comes as an unexpected but satisfying surprise. The not-so-subtle "Downtown," and "Two Guys (for every girl)" with their danceable synths, have an almost Kraftwerk/new-wave feel, but their modern rap delivery prevents them from sounding retro. The okay, but not great "Rock the Shocker" is another dance/club sounding track that keeps the album's momentum going. The punkish riot-grrrl rock of "You Love it" would make Courtney Love proud and gives the album a shot in the arm full of adrenalin. The fee-flowing rhymes, infectious beats and cool synths make "Slippery Dick" another memorable number. "Get it," another more punk-rock leaning song, comes as another unexpected change-of-pace, keeping the listener attentive. "Give `er" is another dance/club meets New-Wave hybrid that works well. "Do ya" is a more laid-back rocker, but no less exhilarating. The closing "Stick it to the pimp" is pretty much old-school, familiar Peaches, and wouldn't have sounded that much out of place on the first two albums, and makes for a good closer.

Not only is "Impeach my Bush" Peaches most infectious collection of songs to date, but what makes "Impeach my Bush" really work is its exciting and unpredictable mix of hip-hop/club beats, punk, new-wave trimmings, and rock. You never really know where the album is going so it's always exciting. It's obvious that Peaches didn't just throw this album together with scraps left over from the first two albums and that a lot of time and effort was put into creating "Impeach my Bush." While Peaches may not be for everyone, if you liked the first two albums, you won't be disappointed here. "Impeach my Bush" is a very, very cool album.

A polished Peach; Impeach My Bush is certainly my favorite PEACHES album to date. Remaining true to her tenacious rough quality, while having attained a smoother production, Peaches has cultivated Electro-Trash perfection. Making gleefully perverse sexual lyrics elegant and sophisticated is an art the virtuoso, Ms. Peach, has definitely flawlessly mastered, as can be seen in this politically satirical titled record. Definitely check out You Love It Ft. Joan Jett, Downtown, Boys Wanna Be Her, and my personal favorite Two Guys (For Every Girl) cause every girl loves a lil guy on guy action. ;-)

Peaches has scored another amazing album, looking back and movingn forward, she melds the best bits of electroclash, Miami booty bass, punk rock, and 80s retro to create, yet once, a sound and sensibility that's uniquely her own. No one else sounds like Peaches, or has the "balls" to - from inspired, no-BS title track opener (Impeach my bush/Impeach...Bush!), Peaches just keeps the hits cummin, hittin' it hard with: Tent In Your Pants, Giv'er, You Love It, Slippery Dick, and many more, climaxing with the rather menacing Stick It to the Pimp. What makes Peaches so cool is her deceptively simple, accessible electro-rock-dance ditties that, upon closer inspection, reveal subversion and a willingness, unlike many contemporary artists, to truly challenge social/political/sexual mores, i.e. Two Guys For Every Girl. Whether she's joking or not, all jokes have a kernel of truth. Another winner, Peaches, you deserve to have a big phat hit on TRL!

peaches is back and she's more polished than before. teaming with joan jett and josh homme of queens of the stone age on this release, peaches lets forth with a fanstastic cutting edge medley of electro, funk, pop, and gritty balls to the walls rock.

something for everyone is to be found on this record. the song downtown is sure to be a summer pick for many of us. deceptively sweet and accessible, the track bears repeated listening and attention to the subversive lyric.

the only drawback to this record is that it is sooo polished and perfect, a live performance will be hard to sync up to this excellent effort. we shall see.

pump up the peaches!!

I'm gonna keep this short and sweet. Peaches is in my opinion, larger than life. I own all her albums, after my best friend got me into her. Impeach My Bush is just as great.
If you ever get a chance to see her live in concert, Please do so.
Peaches and the Herm's will blow you away. No great big light show, no screens, no special effects. Just her, and her band, rocking your box.
I say it with all honesty, She is for Real!!!!
I know she has alot of haters out there, and thats fine. True Playa's never worry about sucka's like that.
Buy Impeach My Bush if you haven't already. Or buy it for a friend that you care deeply for. Trust me Its definitely well worth it.

Sincerely,
Carlito from the Bronx

This album is one of the most enticing and addicitve albums I have ever heard. The beats are hot, and the lyrics are dirty beyond description. Peaches knows how to push boundaries, and even when she is seamingly doing what has already been done a thousand times, it always sounds fresh and inviting. Right from the irresistable 'Tent In Your Pants' to the hot 'Rock the Shocker', this album is a sleazy undergound ride you'll want to take over and over. It's worth grabbing if only for the greatest album title in history!!!!

This album certainly has 'mass appeal'!!

This latest album really carries on her hot sparse beats and sexual lyrics from her first two albums, getting progressively better. I call it ElectroSexHop, she eminates a club worthy attitude while her music punches you below the belt. Her albums make you want to move to underground New York and Spray paint dirty things on subways.

I've been into Peaches since her first album, which included some great tracks. Her earlier work tended to be a bit more hit or miss when it came to the music. It seemed like she was still finding her sound.

This album is solid all the way through in terms of music. The electro beats hit home on almost every track. Her vocals shift back and forth betweeen rapping/talking and singing at some points and it's a great balance.

My main criticism of this album is the lyrics. I feel like Peaches was a bit more intelligent about her sexuality earlier on. Somehow she managed to shock and mess with people without losing her witty edge.

The lyrics on this album don't seem as witty. She figured out her formula and got a bit lazy with it. She's more obvious and outspoken about what she's saying (i.e. "Two Guys For Every Girl") but she is also relying on overdone avenues of shock value, like the appropriately and lamely titled "Rock the Shocker." There were a couple of songs I deleted because the lyrics were kinda lame.

There's still a lot of great songs on this album to make it worthwhile, and there's no one out there like Peaches. It's certainly worth picking up.

I'm a relatively new convert to the Church of Peaches, as it were, but I can definitely tell you that after hearing this album, you will be too.

It's very hip-hop oriented, but Peaches puts a serious spin on a usual genre and makes it into a personally sexual, powerful, and oftentimes humourous climax.

Peaches is definitely a force to be reckoned with (and she's a cool musician, too).

peaches new album is amazing. once again, her beats rock and her point gets across. she has just made another excellent album.