MusicJournoPlonker - Emergency Punk Response
November 27th 2006 06:21
This is the second (and last?) E.P. from Darwin’s ‘premier’ punk band, the absurdly-named Plonker. It’s a bit more refined than their first E.P. When Librarians Attack (which whilst recorded in a more lo-fi way also retained some of the rawness that goes hand-in-hand with this kind of punk-rock).
Emergency Punk Response is more poppy, a few ‘woahs’ here and there, lots of three-chord action and 77-style solos. It’s certainly more focused than their last E.P. (which was probably a little too eclectic to be truly labeled as a ‘punk’-sounding release, though I’ve noticed that the ‘everything-but-the-kitchen-sink’ approach is usually reflective of bands from isolated areas) but I don’t think it really benefits from this. Also, the backup ‘woahs’ are a little weak in parts, lacking energy, and I’d be interested in hearing it live for a comparison.
It’s not a bad E.P. by any stretch, I liked the lyrics and I love the vocals – Australian-sounding but not self-conscious about it, and there’s a general quirkiness to the songs that keeps things interesting. Oh, and the CD’s artwork is hilarious. Worth checking out for the songs ‘Raincoat’, ‘Plonker Theme #1’ and the requisite gimmicky secret track. To be honest though, it’s not the sort of thing I really listen to these days so I probably wouldn’t replay this CD that much.
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