Anyone up for a return to the 90's?
I first saw this album on iTunes and was initially scared off by the album artwork. It's, shall we say ... interesting? Now, I am an avid listener to NPR's "All Songs Considered," and Yuck got some love on a recent show.
So, I decided to give it a shot. Oh jeez, I'm so glad I did. There haven't been many old-fashioned style rock and roll albums in a long time, a long long time. "Yuck" is a triumphant return to the 90s. Throughout the album, the listener is thrown headfirst into gritty guitars, a "low-definition" sound, and an overall awesome garage rock experience.
Now, I'm not a big fan of really hard rock, which is another thing this album has going for it. It rocks with some awesome guitar riffs, but it doesn't try to melt your face off (which I appreciate and take as a sign of musical maturity). Yuck shows restraint when it matters most, resulting in a few songs that could even be interpreted as semi-sorta-rock-ballads.
To say it even more simply, this album can groove. On a Rhapsody review of the album, the album is described as being able to both rock and roll.
There's not a whole lot of lyrical depth to this album, but the vocals are delivered rockishly yet boyishly at the same time. It's endearing, and I really enjoyed the semi-sweet vocals in contrast to the garage rock music behind them.
So, if you've been wishing on a star for a solid, 90s revival rock album, look no further than "Yuck." The end result is anything but its namesake.
My three favorite songs on the album are "Get Away," "Shook Down," and "Rose Gives a Lilly."
Here's a link to their Myspace.
http://www.myspace.com/yuckband/music
Until next time, enjoy the music and please spread the word about the blog!
Andrew
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