09092014 - The Fat White Family "Champagne Holocaust"

How can you not dig a band called The Fat White Family? Not sure what to call their music, but "psycho country psychedelia" and "doom-laden rock'n'roll dirge mongering" are two descriptions found on the internet. And why not? They manage to sound like Sonic Youth and The Stone Roses at once on one song, have moments of Velvet Underground, Butthole Surfers, The Cramps and Iggy without ever sounding contrived. And they have a tune called "Is It Raining in Your Mouth?", which is a strong candidate for song title of the year. Well, last year anyway, but I missed out then. Not an album for the squeamish or those seeking an easy listen, but if you enjoy getting attacked by sound from all sides, and are happy sometimes to ride the attitude and the groove instead of being spoon fed palatable hooks and lowest common denominator choruses then "Champagne Holocaust" is the album for you. I know it is for me…!