ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES, the all-star band that has had nothing else in mind since its inception than to dress well-known melodies in punk attire and thus make them suitable for pogoing.
In recent years, it had become quiet regarding new releases from the band. While several concerts were played, there was no new output to report. Was it due to a lack of time or was there a creative void? Whatever the case, the most famous punk cover band is now back with a new release.
On this EP, Fat Mike (NO FX), Joey Cape (Lagwagon), and his collaborators have taken on a few songs by Australian artists.
This single contains five songs, which are available as a download or as a double 7”, while the vinyl version is officially already sold out. This EP was only released 12 days ago! This shows how popular ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES are. You can buy it blindly; you will never be disappointed.
Nevertheless, the band does not press additional copies of their small vinyl editions. This makes the numerous vinyl singles of the band extremely sought-after collector's items.
When the band performs in Germany, which happens rarely enough, they are almost only seen at large festivals. Club shows are extremely rare and sell out completely within a few hours.
Musically, the band shows on “Go Down Under” that they haven't forgotten anything. The five songs come in the typical style of the combo. Melodic, pogo-friendly, and catchy.
Just in the good mood California punk rock style. This is why the band is loved by their fans. Who cares if one or the other song on this EP is only known to hardcore connoisseurs of the Australian music scene? No one, probably. The main thing is that there is the typical ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES sound. The songs that have been put through the punk rock mill this time are:
Never tear us apart by INXS
All out of Love by Air Supply
Friday on my mind by The Easybeats
Have you never been mellow by Olivia Newton-John
I´ve done everything for you by Rick Springfield
The five songs have been executed by the Californians as expected.
Little surprising, much tried and true, and a lot of good mood is offered.
