Pure Frosting

by

The Presidents of the United States of America

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It's a shame that PUSA never recieved much radio airtime after their first album was overplayed. This is a great album and a must for any Presidents fan. Love Delicatessen is a great opener, then it's followed by the never great Video Killed The Radio Star (a mediocre song from the start), but the bouncy Mobile Home boosts the beat. Japan is simply a rock song with a good beat, while Sunshine is a change; not for the better or worse, but something different for the band. The Live Version of Back Porch is jus enjoyable to hear (for those of us who never saw them in concert). Man is just odd, it starts out fine, then changes styles completely. The original Tiki God was better, but this one has it's place. Teenage girl is another rock song. Slip Away is a low point, but is worth listening to. Tremolo Blooz is a fun Delta Blues/Western tune and is one of the highest points on the album. Wel all know Cleveland Rocks, and the Live version on Lump surpasses the original.

Overall GET THIS ALBUM!

While I love the Presidents for the sole fact that they are (were) unlike any band, some of their weaknesses seem evident on Pure Frosting. The best tunes are the new (or previously unreleased tracks) like upbeat "Japan" or "Teenage Girl". The self depreciating live songs are a nice touch... in "Back Porch" it sounds like a fan yells "Just shut up and play Peaches!", although that could just be me. Yet the album as a whole just doesn't have the completeness of II or even their self titled debut. Fans should give it a try, but don't go out and buy it just for their version of "Video Killed the Radiostar." They have so many better songs, just too bad there won't be any more.