The DumDums
It Goes Without Saying (MCA)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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So, girls are mean, jobs suck, there's nothing on the radio and authority figures of all kinds are a perpetual pain. Whatcha gonna do?

If you're DumDums front man Josh Doyle, you're most likely going to write a song and round up a couple mates to pound out some of the best Brit pop-punk around. Doyle, on guitar and vocals, is joined by bassist Steve Clarke and drummer Stuart "Baxter" Wilkinson in a set of a dozen songs covering the subjects above and some of life's more positive sides as well. Performed with style and power, It Goes Without Saying should propel these guys to success on both sides of the big pond with a combination of great pop hooks, MTV good looks and a near perfect blend of teen angst and mature wit.

Track List:

The Kind Of Day I've Had * Everything * Caught Me In A Trap * Until My Ship Comes In * Can't Get You Out Of My Thoughts * You Knock Me Off My Feet * Killing Me With Kindness * Lonely Hearts Company * You Do Something To Me * Hole In Your Heart * Army Of Two * Losing Your Mind

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