The Pseudo Superheroes: TPS Reports
I haven’t done a review in a while (or a post for that matter, so here it goes):
One of the more well known bands in the Connecticut local music scene, The Pseudo Superheroes (TPS for short) has recently released their second album, TPS Reports. Consisting of 7 completely unique, lively tracks, it certainly does not dissatisfy. TPS is categorized as Ska-core, containing many characteristics of Ska and Hardcore music. In keeping with the “Ska” genre, they have a horns section consisting of trumpet, trombone, tenor saxophone, and alto saxophone. They have a lot of heavy stuff (and screaming), so if your headache prone, or just not into hard music, TPS is not the band for you. Their sound can be compared to The Flaming Tsunamis or Voodoo Glow Skulls.
TPS Reports differs from their first album, Getting Even Has Never Been This Much Fun very little. Same sound, although the recording does sound much better, most notably on the drums. They have just about the same sound in terms of genre, although I can say that it seems much more professional, mostly in that they don’t scream just to scream. They use it to emphasize important points. The writing has also seemed to mature, going from lyrics about a massacre at a drive in, to lyrics of politics and important issues.
TPS definitely has a future if that’s where they want to go with it. Their shows are amazing and energetic, and make you not mind the black eye or bloody lip you got from the mosh pit so much. They can be contacted on MySpace at [link] and the album can be bought off Interpunk at [link]. I definitely recommend them to anyone into anything ska or hardcore-esque. If your into metal, reggae, or punk, they’re also definitely worth a listen.
-bene
