Fans of this Sacramento-based dance-punk outfit can relax. Strange Weather, Isn't It offers up more of the same high-quality, insidious, slowly evolving grooves that have made this band such a fan favorite on the festival circuit over the last half-dozen years.
It's not quite as good as 2007's Myth Takes - a touch chiller, a touch less dynamic, and the relatively soft mid-section really brings Nic Offer's Joe Strummer-like vocal limitations to light (when the grooves back off and his voice is asked to carry a passage, the results can be lacking) - but if not Myth Takes equal, it's still a worthy companion, with very strong bookends.
Other than that, there's really not much to say.
If you like !!!, or your just a big fan of dance rock in general, you'll find Strange Weather, Isn't It an engaging and worthwhile listen.
Status: Solid Recommend.
Cherry Picker's Best Bests: AM/FM
, The Most Certain Sure
, Steady As The Sidewalk Cracks
, The Hammer
.Here's the official video for AM/FM.
Component Breakdown:
1. AM/FM - 8
2. The Most Certain Sure - 9
3. Wannagain Wannagain - 6
4. Jamie, My Intentions Are Bass - 6
5. Steady As The Sidewalk Cracks - 8
6. Hollow - 7
7. Jump Back - 6
8. Even Judas Gave Jesus A Kiss - 8
9. The Hammer - 8
Intangibles - Average
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