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Re-Entry

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I've only known about the Phenomenauts for about a year, since my brother had me listen to the cd "Rockets and Robots." Their music is insanely awesome. So awesome that every single person, EVERY person, who has heard it has instantly loved it. It is not overdone, it is perfect. And they truly believe what they say. I got the chance to meet them and sleep at the "Command Center" one night, and it is absolutely amazing. If you guys read this, thanks a lot! That was the coolest **** ever! The Phenomabomber, the Phenomenater, the Degenatron, table tennis, I could go on. And I don't care if this review is helpful, it obviosuly isn't. They are the coolest guys I've (possibly) ever met. And their house is gorgeous, overlooking the entire bay area. Later.
BUY THIS CD!

Terrific fun! With "Re-Entry", the Phenomenauts whip up a rousing barrage of infectious rock-n-roll, propelled by a slap-happy punk optimism and nostalgia for the space race of the 50's and 60's, as in "Progress vs. Pettiness", one of my favorites, a song which dares to "wonder sincerely if they really went to the moon". There are high points of geeky wisdom ("Giant asteroid is not angry!") and shameless comedy ("This world tries to bring me down with its G-R-A-V-I-T-Y.") The disk ends up with two terrific versions of the same song. "Welcome Back" gives it a poppy rockapella treatment, while "Space Girl" transforms it into a "Surfer Girl" for the new millenium. Don't miss this one!

These guys are great. One of the best live bands in the Bay Area that I know. Definitely see them live if you get a chance. This album really captures their distinctive mix of punk, surf, rockabilly music and retro science fiction theme. A great introduction to a great band. Science and honor!

I enjoyed this album and I like to think of it as something new and diverse in the musical world. If you're looking for something original and catchy, then The Phenomenauts are the band you're looking for.

I had a chance to see them touring with The Aquabats awhile back, and they can definitely put on quite the live show. I was very impressed.

Whether it's an album, or a live show, expect to be suprised by something new an original that you just might end up liking! I loved the album and would recommend it to anyone who's looking for something new to give a listen to.

The Phenomenauts are a great band from the bay area. They combine rock and energy and love for new wave music. They are quite entertaining as well. This album is more proof of their brilliance. Like Devo, they are obsessed with the future and robots. "Mission" is a great opening song. "Progress vs. Pettiness" explores some of their surf guitar roots. There is a Ventures vibe throughout this record. "I Am Robot" recalls some cool garage bands of the 1960s. The Phenomenauts are an entertaining group. They are having fun. I guarantee a good time whether listening to this record or checking out the live show.

The Phenomenauts are an incredible live band, and this CD finally captures their energy, their great musicianship, and their excellent songwriting. While "Rockets and Robots" has many fine songs, the mixing is a bit weak on a few tracks, and it often feels like a (very good) demo. This CD kicks ass from the first second, all the way to the end. There are no filler tracks on Re-Entry, and the band sounds twice as good as they did on their first disc.
If you like the Reverend Horton Heat, Man or Astroman, or high- energy rockabilly, then you will love this CD. The Phenomenauts break the rockabilly mold, then step on it, then launch it into low-earth orbit.

This is the catchiest, most energetic, most fun, coolest CD I have heard in years. For those not familiar with the Phenomenauts, they are a 5-piece band whose sound is a mixture of punk, '50s rock, rockabilly, new-wave, and surf, all done with a retro sci-fi theme. Far from just a gimmick band, their song-writing is really top notch. I am not a punk fan, in fact the only other punk band I like is the Misfits, who we all know are amazing. I like metal and older rock like Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, and space rock like Hawkwind. You don't have to be just a punk fan to love this CD! There are catchy choruses with background vocals, awesome rockabilly and surf guitar solos (similar to Brian Setzer), interesting lyrics, and the sci-fi theme is just right, not overdone or too cheesy. A few keyboards, theremin and other space sounds here and there polish the sound nicely.
If you like the Misfits or punk in general, if you like sci-fi, if you like great guitar, or if you just like music in general, then you owe it to yourself to hear the Phenomenauts.