Can Can – All Hell
Apr 6, 2009 CD Reviews
Posted by
wiegmake
Can Can
All Hell
Stick Figure
Grade = C+
The band Can Can is defined as a Jewish Punk Rock band although only 1/3 of the band is of the Jewish faith. However, the lyrics are heavily influenced by the Jewish religion and the themes are spiritual in nature. Admittedly, the lyrics are a bit cryptic, but the point of the band is not to play to the church or in the church. Their intent is to just play good music while at the same time letting their faith clandestinely emanate from their music.
The debut album, All Hell, is a decent recording, the music is tight and the production is as well. The music is interesting and full of power chords and all out jams. The lyrics flow effortless with rhythmic palpitations that jam as well. The song lyrics were available on the bands MySpace page. I found that it helped to have the lyrics, while at the same time the vocals are clear enough and the production is done well enough that they are not necessary to get the point of the songs.
Overall I thought that the debut was a great CD and the only reason I would not give it a higher mark is because of the genre (not a big fan myself). The punk genre is to me somewhat limited in its reach beyond the youth. Also, there is no indication of the extent of the bands Jewish faith or if it they are Messianic Jews, just something that would matter to me personally.
Each generation has to have its own and for the youth of today I think they are fortunate to have quality music and if your youth is into punk then Can Can is worth looking into. Check out their official MySpace page at www.myspace.com/cancanband.
- Ken W.
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