The Yeah Yeah Yeah's new album came out Tuesday March 28th, 2006. I bought it the same day, but just now am getting around to writing a brief review. You should know going into this, that I've been a fan of theirs for awhile and own there previous albums, as well as the most recent DVD (Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow). Additionally, my phones ringtone is Tick from Fever to Tell.
With that said, I suppose that also means I could me more disappointed then most if the album weren't any good. Luckily, that isn't a worry. It's by far their most solid effort and it shows that they've really matured as song writers. There major record debut, Fever to Tell, was a great album -- but was also very raw. I happened to enjoy it quiet a bit, but it is understandable that not everyone did.
This album is more controlled, without a low point in any of the 11 songs. In other words, I enjoy the WHOLE album (which is a rarity these days). The highlights are Gold Lion (the first single released), Phenomena, and Warrior. That isn't to say the rest of the album isn't good, its just I happen to enjoy those three songs. If you were to ask my two year-old which song she likes, I'm pretty sure it would be Fancy.
The album is still definitely raw rock, but the songs are definitely more "musical" as well. That is to say, it still sounds like a "garage" band, but perhaps a garage band that took a little more time writing their songs. Hopefully, with this album, they'll find wide-spread popularity, because it would be a shame for this album to be lost in the shuffle of horrible, insepid releases that pass for music at the local retailers.
I for one was expecting a good album, and instead was greeted with a great album. Highly recommended.