RPM
Irrational Anthem (7940 Records)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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"I'm not saying what I'm supposed to say, am I making you uncomfortable?" sings RPM on her debut effort, Irrational Anthem. If she is, though, it's your problem, because the 20 something NYU grad isn't about to tailor her message for your comfort. She is, though, going to rock your world while she rocks her ass off if you can handle her unrepentantly direct assault on hate, hypocrisy and her exaltation in the sheer glory of unrestrained self expression.

Front loaded with the anti-fundie fury of "Goddamnit," she goes on to celebrate eroticism without smut, love without dependence, esteem without ego and at least one song, "If I Had A Rock Band," that's just as much fun to listen to as anything I've heard this year (look for a major air guitar revival!). She does, of course, have a rock band, for which I'm very grateful. Even better, she has a great rock record, and I can't begin to tell you how much you need a copy.

Track List:

Goddamnit * Can't Take Me Anywhere * Don't Be You * Girl Next Door * Liquid You * Unlike Me * If I Had A Rock Band * Talk You Down * Play God * Helium * A Happy Song

© 2004 - Shaun Dale