Love Everybody

by

The Presidents of the United States of America

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Much like coming out of the Seattle grunge scene in the early nineties, laughing in the face of all that was over the top gloom, dread, and misery in music; The Presidents of The United States of America (or POTUSA) have once again arrived at just the right time. While most bands are getting their kicks on emo, POTUSA is back with hooks so catchy, and lyrics so hilariously clever, it'll send any self-righteous scenester running for the hills.

Highlight songs include the perverse "Drool At You" Which hilariously walks the line between creepy obsession and pure cuteness, and one hell of a catchy synth line to boot. "Some Postman", another song about sick obsession packaged with sweet pop goodness. Honestly there is not one song on this album to scoff at, unless you are some uptight music snob afraid to have fun.

This is the most impulsive and fast POTUSA album yet. Anyone turned off by songs about little bugs or the country twang in the debut should be very pleased to hear that "Love Everybody" delivers a brand new sound right off the bat. Songs like "Shreds of Boa" and "5,500 Miles" spare the silliness and bring the rock and roll. Those who loved the sound of self titled, well at least you'll love the old school themed track, "Munky River"

The fun and tongue-in-cheek humor never lets up on this album, making it hands-down the best pop-punk album since Mr. T Experience's "Revenge Is Sweet, And So Are You". It's a great album to get if you want to get under the skin of that emo kid who lives down the hall. Blast those geeky tunes with pride, brave music fan; and to the Presidents, I salute you.

"Love Everybody" starts off with one of PUSA's best songs ever in the title track, but there's a serious valley in the middle of this record. Beginning with "Surf's Down" the album goes through a slump that continues on through "Munky River" (sorry folks, I don't think "Poke And Destroy" is a particularly good tune). Then, with "Drool At You", the CD picks up where it left off at "Zero Friction" until the not-so-impressive closing song, "Jennifer's Jacket". There's definitely some must-have tracks on this record, but it was a bit of a letdown, coming quickly on the heels of the superb "Freaked Out And Small".