The best new album of the year (so far) is the self-titled debut by Morningwood. OK, alright, the year's just begun. I'll grant you that. I'll be surprised, though, if I hear an album I like more than this one between now and December.

Morningwood kicks ass. Morningwood kicks all the ass. Morningwood is a weapon of ass destruction.

Their debut album is really good. It's part punk, part disco, and part techno, with a little metal thrown in for good measure, and yet a totally 80's retro sound. There's no logical way on God's good earth that this mix should work, but it does. It should be a big mess... but it's just good ol' rock n' roll. The songs are catchy and fun, and the louder you play them, the better they sound. Standout tracks include "Nu Rock," "Jetsetter," and "New York Girls."

Mark my words... 2006 is the year of Morningwood.

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