Ah yes, I still remember the day when I opened up Kerrang and turned to the review page to find that The Rejects had been given 1K for both ‘Tested On Monkeys,’ and ‘Don’t Sell Yourself Short Just Because You’re A Midget.’ I thought that was quite harsh, but then again – from what I had heard around this time The Rejects were a pretty shambolic band so there you go. Kerrang did however pay them one compliment in their review, and gave the band something to use in their press pack by saying that The Rejects “could effortlessly attain masters degrees in toilet humour,” so it’s not all bad news.
The band combine Ska and Punk with other genres such as Jazz, Waltz, Metal, and Samba – and in doing so have produced an album of comic genius. It is impossible to listen to this album without raising a smile – they have great lyrics and some really catchy songs. ‘Geek Is Cool’ is definitely one of the highlights of this CD with its amusing lyrics, and attack on the so called ‘cool people’ at school that are now ‘on the dole’ with loads of kids. ‘Cider On The Beach’ is another track which is well worth checking out – it has quality vocals and great lyrics as well as a catchy horn intro, and simple yet great bass line. In fact, pretty much every song is a highlight that’s well worth checking out on this album – the band get through 11 proper tracks here and do them well. The album ends perfectly with ‘We’re Here To Party’ – this track really does end the album on a high, in quite spectacular style.
The Rejects really do ooze fun, with their funny lyrics, cracking horn lines, and fast paced crazy antics. They’re definitely a band you want to be checking out – just for sheer comedy value. I’m pretty sure they put on an amazing live show as in this CD a lot of fun has definitely been captured and the way they cruise through Ska, Punk, and Hardcore seamlessly is really quite remarkable. Despite being a comedy band, there is still a lot of substance to The Rejects music and the band have some truly awesome horn lines as well as strong guitar riffs, funky bass lines, and cool drum beats. The Rejects really are a fine band with a talent for making amusing, yet smartly executed tracks. I strongly suggest you check this album out, if it doesn’t make you laugh then there’s something seriously wrong with you as it really is a funny album and is well worth spending your hard earned cash on.
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UK based film graduate with a huge passion for music, sports and video games.
