If there's a band out there that knows how to create a solid record on top of having a damn good time, it's Turbonegro. In the past decade (and then some), this band has released more influential and ground-breaking records than any other Scandinavian band - besides perhaps, uhââ¬Â¦every black metal band. Albums like Ass Cobra and Apocalypse Dudes are not only two of my favorite (dare I say punk?) rock albums of the mid-late 90's, but have also influenced most of the rock-n-roll music we hear today. Party Animals is no different than these previous efforts in capturing your attention with badass guitar licks, out of this world outfits, and that strong pinch of sexual humor that shapes the lyrics and attitudes of these apocalypse dudes.
Party Animals is 47 minutes of nonstop rock. If I dared to compare Turbonegro and their newest album to someone else, it would have to be the infamous KISS. Both acts are cocky as hell, but they have reason to be. Most of Turbonegro's new songs are about even more confusing everyday problems performed with a positive attitude. Not that this is a bad thing, and if anything it will make you look like a jackass for singing along to "High on the Crime" and dressing up like a gay sailor. All I see nowadays is bands taking themselves way too seriously on stupid matters, and having Turbonegro around putting out a positive vibe with their music is a nice break.
Is Turbonegro unstoppable? Yes, and seeing as how they've finally ventured onto American soil in the past year it's only a matter of time until they're sweeping audiences all across North America with their intense live performances, denim jeans, and contagious noise. Party Animals is not perfect, and Turbonegro doesn't give a hoot. However, "City of Satan," "High on the Crime" "If You See Kaye (Tell Her I L-O-V-E Her)", and "All My Friends are Dead" are four songs that were better than most albums I heard in 2005, so go figure. If you've ever heard this band and had the slightest feeling of joy from what you heard, you will like this album.
