If any
industrial
unit can be compared to the twisted, madcap humor of
Frank Zappa
, it's
the Revolting Cocks
. While other
acts offer dark, depressing reflections on the state of the world,
the Cocks
can hardly be accused of taking themselves too seriously. Their forte is wild musical comedy as goofy and eccentric as it is irreverent.
Beers, Steers + Queers
, the group's most successful album up to that point and arguably its best, must be taken for exactly what it is -- outrageous entertainment, pure and simple. A variety of amusing samples accompany abrasive, clever tracks that successfully combine
noise
with elements of everything from
heavy metal
and
new wave
to
hip-hop
. Numbers like
"Get Down"
"Razor's Edge"
point to the fact that as abstract and left-of-center as
are, they recognize the value of a good hook and a solid groove. ~ Alex Henderson