Rock and roll and all who love her would have been better off if Grain USA, and all of their "pseudo" music were just a bad dream. If I could forget that I ever heard this album and move on with my life, I would indeed be a lucky man.

The vocals in this album are at no point on-key. These artists cannot play their instruments. Most bands, no matter how bad they are, have at least a few chords down pat. Believe it or not, Grain USA is not one of those bands. Their timing is off; their attempt at harmony is a danger to eardrums everywhere. In fact, there is not one good thing about this CD — except when it ended. Please, do rock and roll fans everywhere a favor and stop touring, playing, and doing anything else that involves music.

Lyrics- B+ (some good rhymes are included, doesn't save the album however.)

Objectionable Content- A (nothing objectionable that I could hear--would be nice to be able to understand a bit more of the lyrics, or have a lyric sheet included)

Overall Album- C- (A lack of talent puts this band at its low rating. Perhaps Grain USA could just write lyrics for bands that have talent?)

You can buy "Over the Counter Culture" here.

Jeff Petermann
Action Attack Helicopter Magazine