Brace Yourself for the Medoicre CD

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The lead singer of the now defunct ska band Five Iron Frenzy is back. With a band he named after himself? Reese Roper knows, it's stupid, and he apologizes. Repeatedly. If it's any consolation, the band's web site is www.RoperIsDumb.com.

But the music doesn't need apology. It's straight-up pop-punk, managing to rock harder than Five Iron, but just as fun. The opening track? "Hello Lamewads."

There's also "You're with Stupid" and "1985," an ode to the 80s. Lyrically, Roper takes a subtle approach to matters of faith, much like Five Iron and Brave Saint Saturn. It's subtle compared to the rest of Christian music, but it's obviously uplifting. And you can't miss the goofiness.

Musically the album is packed with catchy choruses and guitar riffs. If anything the album suffers from a lack of variety. There's no such thing as a slow song and Reese tends to gravitate towards choruses with sustained syllables.

But there's plenty to enjoy. This is a far cry from a second rate band trying to bank off the success of Five Iron Frenzy. Roper deserves a listen, even if their name is mediocre at best.

01. Hey Lamewads
02. You're With Stupid
03. Amplify
04. Vendetta!
05. Red Eye To Miami
06. Quicksilver
07. 1985
08. Say Sayonara
09. How Your Halo Fell
10. Day of Pigs
11. Fireflies
12. You're Still The One
13. In Excelsis Deo

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