THE INJURED PARTIES - Fun With A Purpose

With rich-yet-ragged three-part harmonies, chugging electric guitar, deft rhythms, and leader Larry Dean`s `songs and sardonica` approach to composition (recalling the cynical fatalism and pop cultural acumen of Warren Zevon, Steve Earle and Graham Parker), The Injured Parties` music draws inspiration from the melody and verve of vintage Kinks, squonk of Neil Young`s Crazy Horse, blissful feedback of The Velvet Underground, psychedelic twang of The Byrds, and hard-edged pop smarts of The Posies.

"5 stars. I`ve got a soft spot for noisy power-pop, and `Fun With A Purpose` pulled me right in away. `American Comfort` starts the album incredibly well, you can`t help but tap your toes, nod your head and wave your arms around and it doesn`t let up either. Essentially no filler on this album and every song is better than the previous song. For those that like their Power Pop crunchy with just the right amount of jangle, this is for you!! This is "Highly" recommended. " - Power Pop Overdose. "Opening with chugging and driving guitar on "American Comfort" they remind me of Tom Petty or The Lemonheads if they were lead by Lou Reed. "Been There, Done That" has a weary Neil Young approach that suits the song just fine. The descriptive story of characters inside "Zingerman`s Deli" is a lot of fun to listen to, with charging piano and guitar rhythms. The low key vocals in "Dogwalker" are enhanced by the female harmonies in the background and the Ray Davies-styled narrative. Unique subjects include a love song to actress "Linda Fiorentino" and getting so stupid you "Walked into a Wall." Colorful lyrics aside, this will also appeal to fans of Dylan, Roger Waters and The Kinks. Lovers of classic guitar sound will gravitate easily to The Injured Parties." - Power Pop Aholic blog.

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