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Feable Weiner

Dear Hot Chick (2003)
Doghouse Records

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Contributed by: Scott
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Published on October 14th 2003

I'll be damned.

Before I even listened to this album, there were already two strikes against it. One, the band's name. Two, the album's title. Terrible, terrible, terrible stuff right there. And then, as I perused the tracklisting, the third strike was looming - I mean, c'mon. Songs called "U Minus Cool?" "7th Grade?" "Attorneying Me On?" This was just going to be painful.

But I won't lie - this is my umpteenth listen of this disc, and I can't help but bop my head and sing along to these absolutely ridiculous songs. Sure, they're over the top lyrically, but musically, these kids got some chops. Their drummer, for playing geek-punk such as this, really can spice up a 3 minute song, and the group's harmonies are paced within an inch of their lives. I didn't know anyone who had aleady hit puberty could sing this high.

If I were forced at gunpoint to make a comparison to another band, I'd have to say Piebald [We Are The Only Friends That We Have-present]. The songs are constructed in such a way where, even though it's predictable ironic pop-punk stuff, the band somehow always is able to throw a wrench into the system.

Yes, the lyrics are stupid, but the band never claimed to be walking thesauruses. And, to be fair, a lot of this stuff is well-written for it's subject matter. If you want to check your scene cred at the door and just have fun, check this CD out. If you're too embarassed to admit you own it, just burn a copy, write "NEW PIEBALD DEMOS" on it, and your friends will never be the wiser.

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Anonymous (October 20, 2003)

i just went to punkrocks.net to check out the review.... and i was prepared not to laugh, but shit, i'm still laughing.

it's more fun if you've read this review first.

Anonymous (October 20, 2003)

I gotta admit, Kevin Wade's "review" of this album almost made me piss my pants.

-sickboi

Anonymous (October 17, 2003)

i still think the honor of worst band name goes to snowdogs

-moldy

Anonymous (October 17, 2003)

feablewrock: you are a groupie.

-boba_fett

Anonymous (October 17, 2003)

"Wow Janelle, you interview everyone"

Two newest are Dave Dictor of MDC:
http://rebelnoise.com/viewinterview.php?id=39

and T.V. Smith (Adverts anyone?):
http://rebelnoise.com/viewinterview.php?id=40

These both were from the awesome Viva Le Punk Festival at CBGBs...
One with Fletcher of Pennywise will be up soon...
-Janelle

feablewrock (October 17, 2003)

who cares is feable weiner is a stupid name? it is, and they know it. cant judge a book by its cover, so you cant judge a band by its name.

dear hot chick is a good, fun record. i like it. and the guys in the band are super rad too.

left_on_red (October 16, 2003)

hot potty kicks ass, and they have a good sense of humor. It might be a bad band name but dont bag on them because of that. Like they always said " if you conceive it and beleive it you can acheive it."

" this song is about being excited its called fucking excited"

www.thugunit.250x.com

Anonymous (October 16, 2003)

Wow Janelle, you interview everyone. Awesome. I thought the lyrics were more inquisition themed than war themed, but of course that is unfortunately relevant too.

Anonymous (October 16, 2003)

I was all ready to give this band a chance until the Piebald connection came up.

Anonymous (October 16, 2003)

"Sooooooo, did anyone else get the From Ashes Rise CD today?"

Had the promo for a while. It's pretty damn good. For an interview with John Wilkerson, one of the guitarist/vocalists of FAR, go here:

http://rebelnoise.com/viewinterview.php?id=37&PHPSESSID= 6f53533b2ffb5d0823c918badf334142

-Janelle

i-type-poorly (October 15, 2003)

This score is for those first three sentances.

ElVaquero (October 15, 2003)

there's a samurai jack movie? i'm on that shit.

Anonymous (October 15, 2003)

cuteness only works for me first and the gimme gimmes...

Anonymous (October 15, 2003)

don't compare the ultimate kickassness of piebald to these deusches.

Anonymous (October 15, 2003)

Worst band name ever..... These guys are running a little late with this stupid poppy crap... Theres already a billion emo bands with a head start on em'