With their continued trademark sound of hyperactive, wacky punk that hasn't changed one bit since
the Toy Dolls
started out,
Idle Gossip
not only maintains the tradition of having a playful attitude, but it also never fails to get old no matter how many albums they put out. The wackiness and energy are still there with
Olga
's helium-fueled vocals and the 78-rpm speed. It's always great to see a band like
maintain their offbeat sense of humor, and with nursery rhyme song titles like
"Silly Billy,"
"You Won't Be Merry on the North Ferry"
and
"I'll Get Even with Steven,"
this record provides the ultimate alternative to anti-depressive medication. ~ Mike DaRonco