Godrocket

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Author: Doug Van Pelt

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Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt

Label Screaming Giant RecordsHM Magazine #77May 1999

ska pop punk

I have to like this band before I even hear a lick. I cannot remember anyone else having the logic to sample Monty Python in their music. I know I'm at least going to bond with these people if we ever hang out. Now, I just hope I like the music... First impression is fun pop punk. Production is kinda raw, but the band writes some good hooks. It's not as slick as the Supertones, or as insane as Five Iron, but their horns are not all off-key, like some indie ska bands we hear these days, so I say this would be a pretty good addition to your ska collection. One of my favorites is "Shoe Fetish," with its hilarious lyrics about a woman's weakness and the infectious vocals of Carrie Schmidt. While I don't predict these guys will take off like their name, they're off to a good start.\

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