Snafu Review (An Album by Potty Mouth)
Snafu is a wonderful album by East-coasters Potty Mouth, lots of fun and definitely a cousin to the band Best Coast.
The track “Starry Eyes” has a good synth pop feel to it! The song reminds me of Minipop (specifically the song “Fingerprints”), Chvrches, The Cardigans, The Primitives, Oakenfold, Diet Cig and The Sundays. The similarities include the hard-hitting guitar riffs and synth notes.
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The intro to Liar (one of the first tracks on the album) is reminiscent of Wall of Shame from the Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 soundtrack which was my fav song from that game. Also kind of sounds like Samantha Ronson’s “Built this way” which is a good song and the heart of the “Mean Girls” Soundtrack. I would pair the song, “Massachusetts” with bands Scott Weilend and Makthaverskeran. The chorus in particular has notes of “all yours” by Metric and the lead singer; Abbi, nails the high notes on the chorus! This is definitely my favorite song from the album and one that I think would be really fun live! Also, a fun easter-egg: the song holds special meaning, because the band is originally from Amherst, Massachusetts.
And if you like Massachusetts I would also recommend the song 16 by Diet Cig, Everything for Everyone by Everclear and Eyes down by the Eel’s. These bands may have also been an influence, you can really hear the similarities throughout the Potty Mouth’s music! The song Plastic Paradise is very reminiscent to Doll Parts by Hole and Seether by Veruca Salt, both are tour de-forces (incredible songs). I like them all, but Smash hit in particular is an amazing song, and is ready to be optioned for a movie soundtrack. I could really see this song being used in a movie like “Fight Club” or “Uncut Gems”. It’s intensity breathes tension, but it’s upbeat enough that it doesn’t put you in a bad mood and is quite uplifting! Finally, the album ends with a banger in Bottom Feeder, a soothing conclusion to a high-octane, pop-punk/synth driven album. Also, if you’re into Bottom Feeder you will probably really like the song Cold by Blood Red Shoes! It has similar guitar chord progressions and rhythms, along with some big notes and strums.
And If you really like this album in general and want something that has a related sound, but is slightly different I would recommend listening to Cherry Glazerr! Definitely check out the track Lucid Dreams for some quality synth!
