I’m trying to kick the habit of buying cheap, first week albums on a whim, but I’ve been quite successful with it in the past, most notably The Format’s ‘Dog Problems.’ When I saw Ludo’s “You’re Awful, I Love You” in Best Buy for 7.99, I couldn’t resist. The deciding factor was the track named after my hometown, “Topeka.” Was it a good decision?

I must whole heartedly answer that with a resounding yes. I had heard some of Ludo before in their ‘Broken Bride EP’ and their major label debut does not disappoint.

They are at their best when they aren’t taking themselves seriously and at times they are quite hilarious. Take the track “Lake Pontchartrain” for instance. A story about a mysterious lake luring his friends in—-never to be seen again. Quick, short lyrics that I hear something new in everytime I listen to it.

While the lead single “Drunken Lament” is a great pop song, I think there are plenty other tracks on this album to make give it a long run on the radio if it’s pushed properly.

Favorite Tracks: “Topeka” “Lake Pontchartrain” ”Such As It Ends” “Mutiny Below” “Go-Getter Greg”

RIYL - Fountains of Wayne, The Presidents of the United States of America, They Might Be Giants, fun light hearted pop, having a good time