Audio By Carbonatix
The first Muffs LP in five years is like a quick sugar rush that doesn’t stick with you for long. Some of the band’s power-pop songs are catchy, but taken as a whole, the record lacks staying power. Kim Shattuck’s vocal inflections vary from a pouting little girl to a contestant on American Idol eager to show off her range, which is what makes this so tedious after one or two listens. Her voice is great (as is the musicianship), but the problem lies in how she chooses to use it. While the record is fun summertime fare, it’s like anything too sweet: Too much will leave you with a headache.
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