This album is fantastic. I really like the modern/retro 80s feel, and the vocals are very good. The moody voice and solid rhythms work very well.
“Dropping out of School” really works well. The infectious beat and solid lyrics capture an 80s feel without feeling retrograde. “Fake it” makes great use of the Seattle grunge guitar, weaving in under the lyrics. By contrast, “Bad Sign” uses acoustic guitar with the same kind of slightly-processed sounding vocals to develop a very different feel, meditative and melancholy. “Total Breakdown” has a vocal pattern with sustained notes that reminds me of Beach Boys, but rockin. Like Everclear, kinda.
The only song I don’t like is “Gasoline,” not because there’s anything wrong with it — it just doesn’t suit me.
My favorite song on the album is “There’s Something Wrong,” which captures many of the excellent qualities of Brad Sucks and his music.
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