Tom Foolery and the Mistakes
"Fatter of Mact" CD
Colossal
Thumb
Genres: indie pop, lo-fi, indie rock
July 18 - 22 2005 |
Since 1996, Dayton, Ohio natives Tom Foolery and the Mistakes
have been releasing CDs, cassettes, and seven-inch records through
their own Colossal Thumb record label. Fatter of Mact is the
boys' lucky record number thirteen, and it houses eleven infectious,
unconventional DIY rock songs. This band is decidedly kooky and
carefree, with a very friendly, homemade approach to their craft. From
their spoonerismic album title to songs named "These Pretzels Are
Makin' Me Thirsty!" and "Bros Before Hos," they're out
to joke, spoof, and romp along at their own pace.
"Pretzels," in particular, could be the album's most catchy
and tuneful outing, though "Yr Finger" and "Bros Before
Hos" are also quite impressive. The production values are
understandably lo-fi, which means some of the songs suffer from a bit
of "sonic dryness" (where songs' more dynamic elements sound
weak.) New listeners will likely have trouble overcoming the sound of Kyle
Sowash's vocals, which can take some getting used to - especially
on slow song "Why Ya Gotta Be Like That?," where his
unrehearsed voice sticks out like a sore thumb. However, if you give Tom
Foolery and the Mistakes' record a bit of time to sink in, you'll
soon be won over by their unusual style.
82%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
11 tracks, distributed by the
band, released 2005] |
