Altsounds - Something Delicious - No fun intended [Album]

Every once in a while, a band come our way that are so crazy and eccentric that you cant help but think that the band members must have a few screws loose. Ladies and gentlemen…. I give you Something Delicious.

Something Delicious is exactly what it says on the tin. Their latest release ‘No Fun Intended’ is a chaotic blend of Ska, Punk and even a few screaming vocals thrown in just for kicks. As with most Ska music, it has got some of the wackiest and wildest trumpets and Sax’s you could ever expect to hear, which are played in a slightly humorous fashion that cant help but impress.

The album stays true to its musical stylings with insanely upbeat rhythms and some of the cleverest bass lines in recent memory, it’s a must for any fan of ‘Primus’. The guitars seem to take it up a notch, steering away from the clean and syncopated tones of previous Ska acts and cranking up the distortion to layer the record with sqweely punk riffs not unlike that of Rancid or NOFX.

Vocal-wise, there is a fine mix of clever lyrics and a few joke lyrics, the personal highlight being the albums second track. Being a massive fan of the Simpsons myself, the chorus to the track ‘Faker’ is, surprisingly enough, a jingle sung by Homer Simpson in one episode. It couldn’t help but slap a grin on my face.

Over all Something Delicious seem to be walking the thin line between sanity and the "nuthouse" (check out their website for their oddly written epic tale). They have however, given us an album that is a must for any Punk and Ska fans alike. I’m not saying ‘No Fun Intended’ is a musical offering for everyone, but if you fancy stepping out of your musical comfort zone, then I suggest you check this out.