Groovie Ghoulies
Go! Stories
Stardumb Records
Grade: A-
The time is finally here when the pop-punk legends the Groovie Ghoulies have come to take their crown back. After some time in the doldrums (i.e., Travels With Amp and Freaks on Parade), the Ghoulies are in top form on this release. With the core of Kepi on vocals (in the studio on everything) and Roach on guitar, the Ghoulies have maintained their dynasty. Now with their 12th million drummer, Scampi, the Ghoulies are a go. Although, I enjoyed, in more than one way, their last drummer, Scampi appears ready to rock. On Go! Stories, the Ghoulies arrive with new life and energy, saying "hey, world we are back." It's like an ultimate comeback of heroic portions. The fourteen track record has some real diamonds in the rough. Particularly jaw-dropping are "School Is In" (truly amazing), "Chupacabras" (the Super Furry Animals version, not the Reanimation Festival version), "(And) I Don't Wanna Be Like That," "Doin' Fine" (a short, quick ditty) and "The Bay Bridge Club" (a nice refresher). For some reason, they include the classic "Ghoulies Are Go!" from World Contact Day. Regardless, the album rocks and contains the unique and stunning Ghoulie artwork throughout. If you have any interest in the Ghoulies, you definitely must get this release.
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