Art Brut - It's A Bit Complicated
Reviewed by jonathan
After a smash with their debut, Bang Bang Rock and Roll, the English indie-rock band is back with It's a Bit Complicated, which unfortunately has the earmarks of a sophomore slump. With a goofy art-house punk vibe, Art Brut hasn't pushed themselves in any new way from their first album. Sure "Post Soothing Out" makes you bop your head and "Nag Nag Nag Nag" is a thriving thing that could have replaced "My Sharona" in that famous Reality Bites gas station scene. But with this much talent, and this much energy, Art Brut could have pushed the envelope. In fact, they should have for this album, pushed it onto the floor and recorded that. [www.artbrut.org.uk]