After listening to English-German indie rock band Art Brut's 'Art Brut vs. Satan', one word comes to mind : idiosyncratic. The lyrics deal with unusual and odd topics such as public transportation ('The Passenger') and adults who haven't quite grown up ('DC Comics and Chocolate Milkshake'). Lead 'singer' Eddie Argos doesn't actually sing but rather converses with the listener. The songs itself are quite catchy and there are some genuine pop-rock goodies to be found on the album. The guitars weave in and out throughout the songs and the bass is prominently audible which adds an always welcome punch. However the main weakness of 'Art Brut vs. Satan' is that it's charm wears off mid-way through. The first few songs are highly energetic and the nonsensical lyrics are quite amusing but halfway through the album the songs start to get rather annoying and similar in nature. While the childish and immature nature of Art Brut may be appreciated by some, there's no denying that there is not enough quality material on their third album to captivate a first-time listener's attention for very long.
Song Picks :
- DC Comics and Chocolate Milkshake
- The Passenger
- What A Rush
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