This CD has enough energy to power a Texan electric chair. The Flyswatters self titled release is a classic example of small budget / big sound. It is amazing what great music can occur when the musicians simply get out of the way and let the music be fun. The Flyswatters is void of the political rantings and angry diatribes that often provide lyrical crutches for bands.
The Flyswatters feature eight tracks, clocking in at just over fifteen minutes. Most songs are under two minutes. This is a perfect format - say what you need to say and get out of dodge. Always leave the audience wanting more.
Recorded at the Deathstar and mastered by C.A.S . Music Productions, LLC; the sound and production are of excellent quality, without any loosing any of The Flyswatters raw sound. The tracks include: Backstabber, Liquor Store, I Wanna Know, Try It, Destroy It, T.V. Addict, Lets Get Wasted, and What For?
The CD blasts off the launch pad with Backstabber - a classic song of betrayal and relationships gone wrong. Just hearing the song will make you want to call your backstabbing ex and scream the lyrics into the phone.
Next up is a shout out to all those that have been at the Liquor Store when the doors open. Liquor Store is a testament to the philosophy that alcohol may not solve your problems, but it does help you forget them for a while. So have another drink until your problems go away.
I Wanna Know kicks in the after burners and provides a no holds bared look into the head games that we play with each other from time to time. "You've got a body that's build for sin / I think it's time that you let me in" - these lyrics should line billboards across America!
There is a difference between trying and doing. Try It gets to the heart of hopelessness and illustrates the nature of of what make people throw in their chips and walk away from life.
My personal favorite song on the CD is Destroy It. A classic song about breaking shit, blowing shit up and flat out demolishing whatever is in your path. Destroy It is an extremely catchy song and it had me singing along on the first listen. "I took a look at everything / and I want to destroy it." Words to live by.
T.V Addict pays homage to one of the worlds greatest invention - the television. You have to love a band that lists one of its' influences as "The Idiot Box." - Don't feel bad, television is often better than real life.
You must have a drink, preferably two, in your hand to fully enjoy Lets Get Wasted. This song is a fist pumping testament to that old friend; alcohol. As with most Flyswatters songs, the chorus hooks you immediately and does not let you go until the final note of this amazing song.
Closing out the CD is What For? A punch to the gut song that gives the middle finger to the status quo. Plenty of Punk attitude here. A great choice for a closing track.
Check out The Flyswatters on MySpace - several of the above songs are on their player. CD's can be purchased directly from their page and also from new REVELATIONS music shop. Better yet, The 'swatters have some upcoming shows, so head out and pick up a CD for $5.00.
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