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Article: CD REVIEW: With 'the post wave,' Blue Meanies succumb to pressure of major label
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- November 1, 2000
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Dan Julian
University Wire
11-01-2000
(The State News) (U-WIRE) EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The latest effort by the Chicago-based Blue Meanies is a perfect example of a major label having a negative impact on the quality of the band. "the post wave" begins with the promising "Lay It Out," but then the album hits rock bottom. Contrary to Blue Meanies' previous recordings, their goofy and unique blend of circus-ska is nonexistent on this record. They've transformed from a talented ska band on an independent label to a mediocre rock 'n' roll band with horns.
"All the Same" attempts to carry a message of unity, but the theme is lost in the predictable progress and unoriginality of the riffs. "Do ...