Universal Freak Out, by Puny Human

Universal Freak Out

by Puny Human

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Allen Hannah I have not enjoyed an entire album as much as this for sometime. Favorite track: Number of the Beauty.

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	1.	Wake Up Williamsburg 04:41
	2.	Up Not Out 03:07
	3.	The Real Johnny Charm 04:28
	4.	The Bus Will Eventually Crash 03:20
	5.	Number of the Beauty 04:35
	6.	Planting My Impatience 04:00
	7.	Every Brain Cell Is Immense 04:20
	8.	Made On Mars 03:50
	9.	Northern Drawl 05:21
	10.	Party on the 13th Floor 02:02
	11.	You Can't Clap With A Drink In Your Hand 03:03
	12.	Twin Fever 05:33

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It's been four and a half years since we last heard from Puny Human. Back then they had just released their very good IT'S NOT THE HEAT, IT'S THE HUMANITY sophomore album. Life and line up problems served to derail the band for awhile, but thankfully they are back in full command with another heaping helping of heavy stoner metal. From the cover art and booklet down to the song titles, it's clear that Puny Human don't take their image too seriously. Thankfully on the flip side of that coin, they are obviously deadly serious about their music. The thick fuzzy riffs are a flowin' all over this album, but the band seems to have injected a shot of pure rock 'n roll into their veins as, to my ears, this album is less stoner-inflected than previous efforts. I mean, in a fair world, it wouldn't be a stretch to hear "The Bus Will Eventually Crash", or "Can't Clap With A Drink In Your Hand" on mainstream rock radio - that's how catchy some of these songs are! Hell, they've even got a guest vocal from Canadian rocker Danko Jones on "The Real Johnny Charm". Of course, the band hasn't forgotten their roots as "Number of the Beauty" capably proves. Some songs on the back end of the album (why's it always the back end songs?) can't keep up the energy level, but overall, UNIVERSAL FREAKOUT is about as solid a stoner metal album as you're ever going to hear. The band is on fire throughout, especially vocalist Jim Starace, who turns in a remarkably strong performance. It's obvious that they're glad to be back making music after the time away. Welcome back boys - here's hoping it's not another three years until the next one!

- Rating: 4.0/5
- Reviewer: Waspman

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released October 30, 2007

Josh Diamond: Guitar
Jason Diamond: Bass
John Bongiorno: Drums,Vocals
Jim Starace: Vocals

Guest Vocals:
Heloise Williams: Wake up Williamsburg, Made on Mars
Max Low and Rachel McIntosh: Northern Drawl Danko Jones: The Real Johnny Charm
Produced By Andrew Schneider and Puny Human
Engineered and Mixed by Andrew Schneider at Translator Audio, Brooklyn NY
Mastered by Nathan James at Jigsaw Sound
Art and Design by Jim Starace

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