Mixtwitch, currently signed to Moon Ska Europe, have been described
as being 'more Fat Wreck then Moon ska', so these guys are sure to
be good. They don't play anything much different to most
pop/punk/ska bands, but they do it with a hell of a lot more energy,
passion and fun than the rest - making these guys stand out from the
crowd.
The album 'Smile For The Money Shot', however lame the cover (sorry
guys) is really fucking good. It's packed full of riffs, great bass lines,
powerful vocals, and they have one of the most talented drummers I have
heard for a long time - Dave's fast, enthusiastic drumming really
makes these songs what they are. The album has variety between the
songs - there's some ska tinged songs, along with tracks with a more
definitive punk edge to them.
However embarrassing it is to admit it, you really cant help wanting
to skank round the room when you listen to this; all the songs are bouncy and full of energy with some hook laden lyrics - it's hard
not to like them.
My personal favourites on this album are
'Let them Wait', 'Gifted', and 'Continue the Research'. I seemed
to have developed quite a soft spot for the joke song stuck onto the end of the album which is a
re-recording of 'Andorra's Box' from their first album 'Funny Because
its True'.
Compared to the first
album, 'Smile For The Money Shot' has a more mature sound - and it's
also a hell of a lot better recorded. If you get a chance to see
Mixtwitch live, go for it, this albums a winner!
