Marcy Playground - Mp3 (CD)

Screw the critics ...

By Brian  May 7, 2004 | 1 out of 1 found this Mp3 review helpful

Pros: Lyrically brilliant and musically tight

Cons: not one

If you love this band you'll love this release. True - it does have a little bit of a harder edge than the excellent "Shapeshifter" (which had to be replaced last year because of excessive play) but for Marcy Playground it just shows an...other side of their collective talent. Their first release in my opinion was a blessing in disguise. "Sex & Candy" hit the airwaves (with the funky video) and the record buying public opened their wallet and boosted the band to a higher level. They weren't superstars so to speak, but their name was now recognizable. Then "Shapeshifter" came out and ---- you guessed it, the ship sank. The big question here is WHY? It rocked. Not one single track deserved going unrecognized as a sophomore slump. So --- screw the critics. MP3 is brilliant. Crisp, timely and sarcastic all in one. There has been few bands in the history of rock that deserve to be appreciated more and deserve more credit than Marcy Playground. They should be opening for these "tween" pop groups and without working up a sweat they would blow them off the stage. If this release is reviewed negatively by the critics they deserve to push a broom at a prison -wearing a hot pink tutu and a crown. ...Srew the critics and enjoy! Read more Less