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Dallas ( TX ) - United States
Joined : March 26, 2007
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Wow. Louis Lingg and the Bombs are easily one of my favorite groups on Jamendo, and have been for a few years now. After "Lullabies for Mutant Monkeys" was described as "the best album I’ll probably ever record" I was concerned that I might not hear much more from them. Not so! The band has obviously redoubled their efforts, as this sampling of new material shows their sound taking a bold new direction in a big way.
Existing fans shouldn't worry. The group's frenetic energy and humorous take on anti-authoritarian politics are still in full force here. What's new is polish. Where "Lullabies" and previous records embodied the sound of pure DIY garage band punk, these four tracks all shine with professional presentation. My impression of the change is like drinking an aged whiskey after a younger one.
Listeners unfamiliar with the old sound of Louis Lingg and the Bombs may want to jump straight into the new songs. To draw comparisons to other bands, I can't help but think of The Clash and their radio hit "Rock the Casbah." You can expect to hear the pure spirit of classic hardcore punk (not this modern Green Day stuff) with just enough pop mixed in to make it accessible to casual listeners without selling out. Once you've cut your teeth on it, check out the old stuff as well.
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