published: 10 /
11 /
2008
Label:
All Tomorrow's Parties
Format: CD
Mellowed out, but not entirely successful latest album from San Francisco-based one-time avant garde punks, Deerhoof
Review
On the strength of 'Offend Maggie' one could argue that even punks ultimately will mellow out. A milder Deerhoof can still sound captivating but some of the jingle-jangle here proves misleadly. Only on the third track 'Buck And Judy' do Deerhoof find their balance , but then they lose it again on the following song, 'Snoopy Waves'. Next on the title track, Deerhoof return to form and borrow guitar licks from West African music in a nice way.
'Family Of Others' is perhaps the most surprising move on 'Offend Maggie' with its 1970's 10CC-ish pop twists. In the footsteps of their early sonic battles on snares, 'Jagged Fruit' closes off an album that is both tiresome and inspiring and which is not the first Deerhoof album that newcomers to the band should check out.
Track Listing:-
1
The Tears and Music of Love
2
Chandelier Searchlight
3
Buck and Judy
4
Snoopy Waves
5
Offend Maggie
6
Basket Ball Get Your Groove Back
7
Don't Get Born
8
My Purple Past
9
Family of Others
10
Fresh Born
11
Eaguru Guru
12
This Is God Speaking
13
Numina O
14
Jagged Fruit
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