Dude from the B-52's makes a punk album with an all-star cast. Steve Albini engineered it. Members from the Didjits and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet and Six Finger Satellite all play in his backing band(s). While there is no mistaking Fred's voice for anyone else's, this album comes off pretty convincingly. It doesn't feel like a cash-in for relevancy. I think Fred just wanted to rock out and get way more unhinged than he normally does in his regular band. I have to admit however, his vocals are a bit too much to take in this setting after awhile. But there is no doubt he remains fully committed throughout. Interesting cover of Harry Nilsson's "Coconut" as well. Fun record!
https://open.spotify.com/album/5XdCm9Cfh93y8ZOcuvlFsg
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