AllMusic Review by Tom Schulte
Since the "modern rock" of the '90s managed to both
make the rock of the '70s sound dated while itself being shallow and
devoid of melody, not much is left for the rock fan to listen to except
for pop/rock. Which is discontenting, except when an album like
Epperly's Sophomore Slump arrives on the scene. Slump contains cheery, upbeat lines delivered with a Pixies guitar sound. Instead of drowning in '80s nostalgia, Epperley
is solidly rooted in the '90s, aware of the past but not overawed. In
"You're So 1988," the band announces, out of frustration, "It's
something I hate/You're so 1988... If I could only wish, I'd make you
rock harder." And rock harder they do, while still being more joyous
than serious. In "She's a Marine," Epperley reminds us you can be un-PC and honest and still be more fun than rude. Epperley
songs boast hooks and the band can even occasionally play without
distortion. Tracks like "Crystal" and "Breakups and Shakeups" ring truer
then any chart-topper today.
Tracklist
1. Crystal
2. Breakups And Shakeups
3. You're So 1988
4. Chocolate & Banana
5. Oregon
6. Static
7. She's Like A Marine
8. Jenks, America
9. My Weekends Aren't What They Used To Be
10. Canter's Chili
11. You Think Too Much And Then You Die
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