Somewhere between Black Francis' loud oddness and the Go! Team's grownup kindergarten is MGB. The group makes music like its parents are out of town: drums dutifully thrash, guitars couldn't care less about broken strings, and sweaty lyrics indicate someone has busted into the liquor cabinet.
Machine Go Boom creates enjoyable, eclectic, and hooky indie pop. Such a statement may hold true for a lot of bands out there at the moment, but Machine Go Boom's sound is something completely new, yet still very familiar. It's music that should have been created by now-- it feels refreshing and long overdue. Songwriter and frontman Mikey Machine has been producing his unique brand of homemade pop for quite a while, and shows his talent and genius for handcrafted tunes with pop sensibilities. Music for Parents presents a relentlessly addictive collection of brilliant and mostly upbeat tunes that are certain to become indie hits and classics. While the album's title may indicate the songs are intended for a more mature audience, these tunes are made for you kids in the indie world. Give this disc a listen now-- before your friends tell you about it.