This new album from Jeff Rosenstock and Bomb The Music Industry! is called Scrambles and is full of more the crazy, spazzy goodness I’d expect from them. BTMI! combines elements of folk-punk, piano-based power-pop, ska, and noisy hardcore with crazy synthy electronic flourishes that make it sound like Rosenstock is forever on the verge of a breakdown as the ringmaster of a three-ring punk rock circus. Or maybe he just needs a beer and a turkey sandwich. Whatever it is, Scrambles is a fun and entertaining (even if a little exhausting) listen. It is clear that Rosenstock has an understanding of pop songwriting but chooses to turn it on its head and do whatever he feels like instead as he blends every crazy element together into something more awesome. But don’t take my word for it. You should (however) make your own conclusions about Scrambles and get a copy from the BTMI! website or Quote Unquote Records and don’t forget to make a donation.
MP3 | Bomb The Music Industry! – Saddr Weirdr Scrambles
MP3 | Bomb The Music Industry! – Fresh Attitude, Young Body Scrambles
By far my favorite BTMI album, and I’ve been a fan since they’ve started… Oh, and probably STILL the best album even if you include his old “Arrogant Sons of Bitches.”
Having never heard of these guys before, I downloaded this record a few months ago because I saw a mention of it being free on another music blog I read.
It’s become one of my favorite records of the past year. Not only is it very well-written and performed – it’s a fun, fun record…
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