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Hurts to be Seen
Artist: The Shut-Ups Label: Imperial Fuzz length: 13/49:07 Now here’s a group that defies classification. The Shut-Ups are all over the map on It Hurts to be Seen, combining ska with '80’s pop rock, electronica, '60’s harmonies, goofy humor, and quirky titles to come up with a very entertaining package. The closest sound comparison I can make is to cross This Train with The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. “What’s a Booty?”celebrates the un-hip nature of its protagonist, failing to realize that the disco generation of yesteryear has passed, and has given way to the hip-hopsters of today. It combines country strains with electronic beats, a combination that seems untenable, but they pull it off. “Don’t Know Why” and “Baby” mix Barenaked Ladies-like lyrics with a Hall & Oates sound. “Stupid Sissy Boys,” an inspired shot at the boy band culture, shows elements of Beach Boys/Beatles style harmony. “Edgar the Nothing” and “Sneed,” a tale of a childhood encounter with a burdensome person, recall Jellyfish at their best. It Hurts to be Seen requires you to bring your sense of humor, but also reminds us that humor is often a smoke screen for the pain that lies underneath. A fun album in every way. Brian A. Smith
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