Cover of !!! Louden Up Now
donzaucher

• Rating:

For fans of !!!, lovers of dance punk and politically charged music, listeners seeking energetic and angry alternative rock.
 Share

THE REVIEW

Can a single song be worth an entire album? Perhaps, in this case no.

Is it worth the purchase? It depends, in this case no.

Is it worth mentioning? Absolutely!

So listen to track number 2, "Pardon My Freedom", and judge for yourself.

This group with an unpronounceable name (even though they added a "chk chk chk" on the cover sticker) makes music that some have defined as "dance punk," combining highly politicized lyrics sung with anger, sometimes even shouted.

The CD in the long run is perhaps a bit repetitive, but that song is truly beautiful: it starts with a '70s disco beat, continues with a calm spoken section, and then explodes into a chorus where you can almost hear the good old Trent Reznor.

"Like a give a fuck / Like a give a shit about that fuck / Like I give a fuck about that motherfucking shit."

The song is recommended for those with a bit of pent-up anger (who doesn't have any?) and who need to vent!

As for the CD, I don't feel like recommending it: if you have a chance to listen to it...

Loading comments  slowly

Summary by Bot

The review highlights the song "Pardon My Freedom" as the key reason to listen to !!!'s album Louden Up Now. While the album overall is considered repetitive and not strongly recommended, this track stands out with its intense political anger and dynamic musical shifts reminiscent of Trent Reznor. The reviewer encourages those with pent-up anger to experience the song but does not strongly endorse purchasing the full album.

Tracklist Videos

01   When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Karazzee (06:16)

02   Pardon My Freedom (05:51)

03   Dear Can (04:37)

04   King's Weed (01:18)

05   Hello? Is This Thing On? (07:33)

06   Shit Scheisse Merde, Part 1 (05:06)

07   Shit Scheisse Merde, Part 2 (06:09)

08   Me and Giuliani Down by the School Yard (A True Story) (09:02)

09   Theme From Space Island (02:30)

10   Shit Scheisse Merde, Part 1 (special !!! instrumental mix) (04:40)

!!!

!!! are an American dance-punk band formed in Sacramento in the mid‑1990s, led by vocalist Nic Offer. Known for high‑energy, funk‑driven grooves and politically charged lyrics, they’ve been associated with Touch and Go (US) and Warp Records.
04 Reviews

Other reviews

By Axelmoloko

 The band sets up a chaotic musical circus where every single element contributes to creating a sound far from commercial logic.

 The bass runs relentlessly, the guitars weave funky, the drums pound followed by percussion with tribal rhythms.