Nerd Table – “Aqua Vulva”
Nerd Table – “Aqua Vulva” - I don’t know what planet these nerds came here from, but I want to be taken there. These guys attack many different issues with their wits, instead of fists. While pummeling you with well thought out hit after hit, their songs come across more like punch lines rather than aggressive messages. While they obviously are the first to make fun of their lack of prowess when it comes to love and life, their music is nothing to joke about. Mixing elements of some of the best ’77 punk bands, they unleash dynamic songs with sly hooks, scratchy corkscrew guitar solos, and hyperactive mad scientist vocals. Taking a guffaw of humor from bands such as The Dickies and The Dwarve, a smear of street grime from bands such as The Circle Jerks, and a touch of pop seduction, the music is funny, tough and catchy enough to cause spasms of head nodding and foot tapping. They seem to build from the similar blueprint that many punk bands do, but build their songs with their own off-kilter sensibility and contagious melodies. Having said all of that, like most of the best punk rock, thinking too hard about Nerd Table goes against the spirit of the whole experience. If you’re looking for a band that isn’t a cookie cutter band from the usual genres then I would recommend getting this 10 track release.
