Not a classic, but a good one (Boogadaboogadaboogada! - Screeching Weasel)

Member Name: Greigsteak

Product:	Boogadaboogadaboogada! - Screeching Weasel
Date:	15/05/09 (12 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: 26 songs, great stupid lyrics, some pop-punk gems

Disadvantages: A lot of filler, some lyrics are just too stupid, won't appeal to everyone

Screeching Weasel play fast pop-punk heavily influenced by the Ramones. They are known for their insanely catchy songs and 'intelligently' stupid lyrics. However, before their "breakthrough" album, 'My Brain Hurts', they released this 26-track album of furious fast (and stupid) pop punk.

Anyone familiar with later efforts by Screeching Weasel (such as the two Fat Wreck releases, "Bark like a dog" and "Television City Dream") will probably think this is a completely different band. Many of the songs clock in at just over a minute, with the longest just reaching the three-minute mark. This is a band who don't take themselves very seriously, as can be seen from the ridiculous lyrics on such tracks as "I hate Led Zeppelin" and "Mad at the paper boy". However, it hints at the direction Screeching Weasel would take on later releases with the classic "Hey Suburbia", arguably one of the band's best songs.

Now digitally remastered with new artwork and liner notes, this is definitely worth picking up if you like other releases by this band. However, if you're new to Screeching Weasel and have only heard them referenced by bands like Green Day and Blink-182 (both of whom state Screeching Weasel as a major influence), then "My Brain Hurts" is probably the best starting point. This is not a groundbreaking album, nor does it try to be. It's fast, it's fun, and it's very very stupid.

If you do check out this album and like it (and even if you don't), check out "Anthem for a New Tomorrow" by this band. It's incredible. I can't think of a better, smarter and downright catchy pop-punk album. Expect a review for that CD soon!

Summary: It's funny, it's smart, it doesn't take itself seriously.