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Almost, but Not Quite

Old Ned | 03/09/2007

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Since American Idol began, we've gotten to a point where it once again sounds original to do lo-fi, stripped-down recordings. So the Husbands sound more original than they probably even wanted to. The whole album was recorded in someone's apartment, probably in one take, using what sounds like scraps of a drum kit. For a band that's ripping off '60s garage rock and girl groups, that's actually a flattering way to go: the lack of polish sounds more true to the source and imparts more energy to the songs.



The problem is, there are 17 songs on this album. There probably hasn't been a good 17-song album in all of history (see also: Pussycat Trash, the Muffs), and the Husbands don't buck the trend. The tossed-off-in-five-minutes attitude that lends the best songs their charm also makes the worst songs more annoying. "Bar-B-Q" is a cover, so the Husbands can't be blamed for the songwriting, but they should have rethought the twerpy organ and chirpy vocals. Among the originals, "Sha La La Daniel" could definitely have used some more time in the rehearsal space. In fact, if they had just cut out seven songs, the Husbands would have a great party album. As it is, they've got kind of a mess."

It only takes 2 songs

J. Procell | Indianapolis, IN | 08/15/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Well, here's the thing...I've only heard 2 songs from this new album but definitely own the first one and I can already tell this album is no disapppointment. These chicks knew they were recording an album that day unlike pansy divisionists like Tool or AFI...if you're fans of these losers then you won't like the full out avante-garage onslaught as represented here by The Husbands. Do yourself a favor...quit whining, buy this album, and rock out with unabated tenacity"