It's only one of several moods the album contains. "99 Biker Friends" offers vengeance toward an abusive man, "Luckiest Loser" explores the 'best friend running off with a former girlfriend' scenario, ("You both suck dot com"), and "Val Kilmer" describe what the singer's life would be like if it were a movie. There is balance found in the ballads the CD offers - "If You Come Back to Me," and "Why Don't I Miss You" - but don’t forget this is Bowling For Soup. Don't expect your typical heartbroken lament or soul searching song. No, instead they turn the pain into bitter yet witty scorn.
I think the largest appeal of Bowling For Soup is their ability to not take themselves or the lyrical topics too seriously. They deliver three and half minute slices of life that say "Yeah, life sort of sucks, but that doesn't mean you can't laugh about it." Musically they are great blend of power pop, emo, and grunge.
As for that class reunion I happily skipped last year, as Bowling for Soup would suggest in "High School Never Ends," I have "the same three friends, and I still listen to the same shit I did back then." If I wanted to reminisce about high school, I'd call one of them up, or we'd jump in a car and drive 200 miles to see an '80s band on a remember when tour… or better yet, we'd go catch Bowling For Soup, who I had the pleasure of catching recently. Their live show is as much fun as this release.
Check out the video for "High School Never Ends," the first single from The Great Burrito Extortion Case which hits store shelves today. Longtime fans of the band will not be disappointed, and if you haven't checked them out, you should. You won't be disappointed, either.
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Article comments
1 - Mark Saleski
gawd, that song remings me of the theme from the Banana Splits.
2 - Connie Phillips
Actually, I find it extremely reminiscent of the song that launched them onto pop Radio, "1985," and wonder if it wasn't an attempt to recreate the success. I think it appeals to me because it touch that same nostalgic place.
Thanks for the comment, Mark.
3 - Mark Saleski
oy, nostalgia!....not that i've ever been one to indulge in that or anything. ;-)
4 - Connie Phillips
Aww! But that's why we love you, Mark!
5 - Mark Saleski
aw, shucks!