Potty Mouth’s early comparisons have always been to the likes of Veruca Salt, Liz Phair, female voiced artists of the underground. Potty Mouth © Nazrin Massaro (L-R): Ally Einbinder (bass), Abby Weems (vocals/guitar), and Victoria Mandanas (drums) I remember why I’m here Only browsing for the perfect lifeĪll the posters make it clear I have entered plastic paradise “Plastic Paradise,” Potty Mouth It’s just a strip mall, heaven wouldn’t be this clean Walking a white hall this could be a dream “ Fencewalker,” written with Gina Schock of The Go-Gos, is about distrust, a projection of annoyance towards unfavourable personalities. In “ Plastic Paradise,” Weems is passing time wondering around shopping malls, trying to figure things out while being confronted by an abundance of fakery, while “ Massachusetts” puts spotlight on the transitioning away from a local community artist to something bigger and the resentment that can be felt by those remaining in the community. Other examples include observations of everyday life. It fits poignantly into the album’s title which is an anagram of ‘situation normal all fucked up’, the band’s journey very much put into a period of instability. “ Super extra, ultra special, fantastic – modern dazzle from a time-capsule smash hit,” goes the chorus, the words cheesy and over-enthusiastic as though the mindset of a middle-aged moneymaking businessman but sang with playful attitude and a tinge of spite. “ Smash Hit” highlights those frustrating mainstream expectations. Its a no-bullshit approach to music-making that allows them to do things their way. Released March 1, SNAFU, as a result, is out via Get Better Records – a DIY label run by Einbinder and her partner Alex Licktenhour. It’s been six years since Potty Mouth’s debut album Hell Bent was released, a low-fi, gritty stream of punk, and four since the 2015 self-titled EP. Around the time of the EP, they made connections with a major record label only to become frustrated by the mainstream expectations and parted ways. When Potty Mouth formed in 2011, the process of writing and playing was largely new thus a DIY mentality was always at the forefront. The band, meeting in Massachusetts while attending Smith College, consists of Abby Weems on vocals and guitar, Ally Einbinder on bass, and Victoria Mandanas on drums. Oh 22, I still do what I used to do Don’t you think it’s strange that number’s just an age but it changes you? What’d you expect? This year the magic’s gone and I’m all that’s left Yeah, you know it’s true, there’s nothing new about 22 “ 22,” Potty Mouth While harking back to the 1990s ( years in some ways just being a number), it’s very much Potty Mouth doing what’s comfortable for them. It’s relatable but pragmatic rather than nostalgic, a similar approach to that of the music’s sound. Written on Weems’ 22nd birthday, the song’s about the psychology of age and how, by turning 22, adult responsibilities seemed thrust upon her compared to the eager-eyed age of 21. Lead single “ 22” also holds this instant energy.
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