You know, sometimes a band comes out of nowhere into your life and then you wonder how you ever got along without them. This is the case lately with The Mae Shi and me.
I saw them last year with Aaron and Luke at the Launching Pad at Aaron's recommendation. what ensued was one of the best live shows ever. songs kick in along with flashing christmas lights, dudes strip down to their boxers and change into white jump suits, and people are flailing about. so much energy and fun. ever since i have always wanted to buy this cd, better never got around to doing it. until last week.
The Mae Shi is a unique, quirky, electric, punk band. i believe they use a suzuki Q Chord. they use gang vocals like it's nobody's business. they are some of the forefathers of LA's The Smell, home to such bands as No Age and Abe Vigoda. Unfortunately i don't think these guys get as much recognition as the should. If you're familiar with Totally Michael, think about him on cocaine. oh, and punk rock!
The only downside of this album is an 11 minute song. yowza! but along the way you will find tunes about the apocalypse, big hearted-love, and anything in between. these guys are just fun. they're raw and they enjoy themsevles. Think about a better sounding, less serious Blood Brothers. with about 14 songs and 46 minutes worth of tunage, you are bound to find something enjoyable. this track shows some of their catchiness and rock at the same time.
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I bought this finally, on account of the review. I love it.
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