FLIPP, ''Blow It Out Your Ass'' (Rock Steady/Boxov)

"I don't think you got it / But your hair do!" ***

My first impression: Brynn Arens' obnoxiousness is surprisingly charming. The kids dig 'em, and well, why not. This foursome is Minneapolis' finest novelty. Flipp bring back the long lost tunes of Glam Rock. And they go all out-lead singer Arens even dons full make-up with bassist Freaky Useless in enormous platforms and full jumpsuit (enough to make even an avid platform shoe follower like me blush!) The faboo four recorded this in their hometown of Minneapolis as well as Seattle and Miami.

The album's sound is huge, with Rocky Horror-like sass. "Mr. Potato Head" resembles an even more tripped-out Beatles, a la Sgt. Pepper's, while the rest ("Hair Do", "Psycho Babble", "Oh Yeah") are more Kiss-y. It seems Flipp's main agenda and their strong point isn't musicality, but rather their live show, which is all glam and glitz. Meaning that if you enjoy sensory overload as entertainment, Flipp is your band, darlin'.

***Note from Unky. Proper quote:
"I don't think you cut if but your hair do."