Andrew WK - yay or nay? Bulb records - glows or blows?

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Supposedly, I hear this has been popular in UK, I picked it up after reading a radiating review that pointed out his first release was on Bulb records, alongside Mr. Quintron. This made me think AWK must really be something, to have come from Bulb and make such a storm.

It's pretty goofy and fun, but not what I expected. I've loved Quintron's "first 2 albums" CD since it came out, but haven't bought anything of his since and I've been tempted many times (Satan Is Dead, These Hands of MIne, Flossie And The Unicorns).

Anyway, I went to bulb records website and found a lot of mp3s to listen to. In the last 6 or 7 years, have any of you been listening to specific Bulb artists with much enthusiasm? Which ones? I want to hear this "satanic dub".

Nude Spock, Saturday, 16 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

Hey Spock; glad to see you back.

I finally heard Andrew WK's "Party Hard" and was blown away. It's stupid as all hell, but so mega-catchy you won't be able to resist. It's kinda like Kiss with new-wave keyboards on top, and Glitter Band-style chanting background vocals, but way more amped up. It's great!

Sean, Saturday, 16 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

It's stupid as all hell, but so mega-catchy you won't be able to resist.

Pop as defined, surely (though let me say that "Party Hard" wishes it could even be a tenth of Def Leppard's "Run Riot" -- and that's an obscure album track).

Ned Raggett, Saturday, 16 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

party hard does nothing to me. i honestly dont hear any catchiness at all to the song. however ratt's 'round and round' gets me goin crazy like the wolf.

chaki, Sunday, 17 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

Supposedly, I hear this has been popular in UK

The album charted at 81. Probably the most spectacular failure of hype since Gay Dad.

Judd Nelson, Sunday, 17 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

aside from the obviously fab mr. quintron, aren't 25 suaves on bulb records? when they are good, they are very very good. check out "detroit rock city" or "diana ross" for their high points. nice and dirty skronk rock.

dave k, Thursday, 21 March 2002 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)

two years pass...
i love andrew wk

gygax! (gygax!), Sunday, 16 May 2004 02:34 (twenty-one years ago)

gygax is drunk!!!

bulb: TEMPLE OF BON MATIN!!! WOLF EYES!!! MINDFLAYER!!! COUCH!!!

Ian Johnson (orion), Sunday, 16 May 2004 03:04 (twenty-one years ago)

GYGAX! LISTEN TO THIS!!!

Be sure to Loop! Loop, Loop, Loop. (ex machina), Thursday, 20 May 2004 18:00 (twenty-one years ago)


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