The Mr. T Experience
sticks with producer
Kevin Army
once again on
The Miracle of Shame
EP, maintaining their indie rock sound that plays into the punk predecessors before them. Echoing the glassy hums of fellow indie poster boys such as
Pavement
's
Stephen Malkmus
and
Lou Barlow
of
Sebadoh
,
Dr. Frank
's vocals are wispy and oddly poetic. He's a crooner in his own way, swooning over social trends and concerns.
"Leave the Thinking to the Smart People"
is purist, while
"Stephanies of the World Unite"
is jaunty with comical tones of female power. But the real ear candy comes from
"Mr. Ramones,"
surely
the Mr. T Experience
's wry tribute to the New York City punk pioneers. They are bold, hilarious, and unafraid to proclaim that "
Ramones
are God!" Laid-back and free-spirited,
delivers a healthy dose of classic indie rock, complete with the classic absurdity and cleverness. ~ MacKenzie Wilson