Attractive Eighties Women: The Ancient Cry of the Tyrannosaur
August 18th, 2009 by Chad Radford in Listening Stack
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
August 18th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Thanks for the review, Chad-o. Hey, if I suck your dick, can I get an extra star? Just checking.
Call me, big boy.
—Christie
August 18th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
You are not on Douchemaster. Of course you suck.
August 18th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Only one star? I’ll just assume you mean this one… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VY_Canis_Majoris
August 18th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Attractive Eighties Women do suck pretty hardcore. I would go so far as to say that they are the worst band that I have ever seen play in my life! You went easy on them, Chad. And whatever you do, don’t let that chick suck your dick.
August 19th, 2009 at 2:50 am
I concur, this band is no good. While Mack Williams a.k.a. Phoebe Cates (lead singer) is a nice guy, I can’t help but think (and I know that I’m not alone on this) that without his work for Adult Swim, we wouldn’t be reading this review of an AEW cd.
August 19th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Oh Danimal, you have exposed everyone! I don’t think AEW’s catapult to fame (i.e. Phoebe’s job at Cartoon Network) had anything to do with this review. But now that i know she works there I’m going to hit her up for a job!
August 19th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Yea, man. You need a real hookup to get a one paragraph review in the local alt weekly. Maybe they can parlay this into a blurb in Stomp and Stammer.
August 19th, 2009 at 10:16 am
I can speak from experience that having a job at Cartoon Network is a HUGE advantage when trying to get press for your band. I mean, look at ME! I was able to leave CN and I now tour the world making MILLIONS of dollars while getting sexual favors from Austrian supermodels.
Thank you, Cartoon Network!
August 19th, 2009 at 10:17 am
PS. Christie – you can blow me any time. You’re HOTT!
August 19th, 2009 at 10:35 am
I’m shocked–SHOCKED–that independent bands anywhere would use any contacts they have to get additional publicity.
August 19th, 2009 at 11:42 am
HA! Didn’t CL invite AEW to play their “Best of 2009″ voting party?
“Creative Loafing…inviting bands to play major local events and then panning them since 1972!”
August 19th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Dissing an album and inviting them to play are two different things. But since you bring it up, the review clearly prompts you to see them play live. What do you want?
August 19th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
“Murder Kroger” is the finest song ever written about the Murder Kroger.
August 19th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
If you do indeed decide to spend your money on the show, tickets are available here: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/6717.aspx
The band’s CD Release Party is at The EARL August 29. Just in case you were wonderin’…
August 20th, 2009 at 8:29 am
I think I remember an article in CL about how hipsters are destroying the local Atlanta music scene and there is no support for local bands. I guess the hipsters have taken over CL as well. I bet Chad loves him some Arcade Fire.
August 20th, 2009 at 9:37 am
Actually, I think he’s more of a Paste Magazine, Vampire Weekend kind of guy (if you know what I mean).
August 21st, 2009 at 1:26 am
this comments section makes me smack my forehead in disdain.