 Woozyhelmet
Self-Titled CD
Soda
Pop Sounds
Genres: indie rock, experimental rock, emo
Woozyhelmet
PO Box 2431
Austin, TX 78768
April 27 - May 4 2002 |
Woozyhelmet
is a surprisingly original band from Austin, Texas. They specialize in
their own brand of offbeat indie rock, made remarkable by their
"different" musical styles. The lyrics themselves discuss
familiar topics, like relationships and sex, but with a decidedly
oddball approach (sample lyrics: "I guess we went together/Like
sandpaper and soft skin/Like going out and staying in/Like vodka and
Vicadin").
Despite the experimental approach and sometimes comical subject
matter, this album actually stands out as a pretty good indie release.
"Pig," one of the album's nine songs, is a very catchy bit
of noise rock. It's lyrics are told from the perspective of an older
boy dating a 16-year old ("And nobody will ever know/That we
didn't fuck forever/'Cause I told all my friends/That we fucked
forever"). Alternatively, "And All That Implies" is a
moody, pondering piece. It is a very enjoyable song that surpasses
some of the material that many better-known indie outfits have
released.
Altogether, this is a very solid indie rock release. From the
brief, intense anger of "Christmas of the Sax Player" to the
sweet 'innocence' of "Crush," and even the clever lunacy of
"Bite Me," Woozyhelmet's album may just be one of the year's
most original indie releases. Wow.
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Matt Shimmer |
