Obits: Moody, Standard And Poor

Obits
Moody, Standard And Poor
Sub Pop Records [2011]









Fire Note Says: No getting around it - Obits will rock you!

Album Review:
Obits are back with their sophomore album Moody, Standard And Poor and it finds the band completely hitting their stride. Formed out of the musicians who once fronted Drive Like Jehu, Edsel, Hot Snakes, and Pitchfork, Obits continue their indie rock and garage influenced punk sound, only this go around, it is delivered with a fiercer confidence and snarling swagger that is undeniably entertaining! It is clear right from the opening toe tapper "You Gotta Lose" that Obits are not out to create a new genre but uphold the rock standards they helped create. At one time, the Obits style of punk, garage, surf and rock was much more abundant on the scene but in 2011 they are easily at the head of the pack. So much so, that Moody, Standard And Poor might change some teenager's musical ideals if this is their first introduction to the genre, as Obits sharp guitar lines, power rhythms and kick ass vocals will shock their mind for the albums 35 minute running time. In fact, by the time you hit the visceral mid album number "No Fly List", you will be completely sold on Obits supremacy at their skill sets. Moody, Standard And Poor may not garner tons of critical praise because it does not offer much new musically to the world but that is the actual strength of Obits. This is a record that stands tall among its peers and pretty much tells everyone else to kiss it. That describes Moody, Standard And Poor in a nutshell and Obits too - basically just put the record on and crank it up!

Key Tracks: "No Fly List", "I Want Results", "Shift Operator"

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-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony