Record Review - Attractive Eighties Women: The Ancient Cry of the Tyrannosaur
Attractive Eighties Women is a band you have to see live to appreciate. It’s hard to hate on a group whose mission is to have fun playing deranged, cartoon rock about things that annoy them. But when removed from the atmosphere of a bar, the jokes are good for one listen at best. “Surfing or AIDS (I’ll Take Surfing)” is a pointlessly offensive attempt at Dead Milkmen-style shtick. It’s certainly no Beelzebubba, but it’s not all bad. When vocalist Phoebe Cates rants “Bluetooth black eye/hang up or die,” you feel his angst. “Sock Man” rules because it’s about the Sock Man. But seriously, spare yourself the cost of the CD and spend it on the show. You will be less disappointed. (Self-released) 1 star out of 5