I caught these guys live in Santa Cruz, CA, about five years ago at an Asian Man Records show and totally loved them. Unfortunately, I never bought one of their albums, until I picked up this, their new one on Fat Wreck. You have to enjoy the raspy vocals that give this band their signature sound. Their music is upbeat, with bouncy hooks and riffs that should have everyone bobbing their head (or at the least tapping their feet). "Recovering the Opposite Thumb" starts like an Elvis Costello song, but then comes back to The Lawrence Arms' style. This album is catchy and well played, totally proving that The Lawrence Arms are one of the finest acts on the Fat label. www.thelawrencearms.net
(Review originally appeared in the April 2006 issue of Skratch Magazine)
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