Manges - Go Down - LP
"Go Down" by The Manges stands as a testament to the band's knack for crafting infectiously melodic pop-punk, offering a collection of 14 tracks that blend the catchy, bubblegum punk essence with a mature avoidance of lowbrow humor. While the band's sound closely mirrors contemporaries like The Queers—so much so that distinguishing between them relies heavily on the vocal stylings of Andrea Mange versus Joe Queer—the Manges carve out their niche with consistently hummable tunes and a respectful approach to their craft. Highlights include a thoughtful cover of Suzanne Vega’s “When Heroes Go Down,” showcasing the band's ability to tackle serious themes within the pop-punk framework. Despite some critique of Mange's unique vocal delivery, the album proves to be a solid, enjoyable experience for those seeking melody-driven punk without the genre's occasional descent into crassness. "Go Down" emerges as an unassumingly delightful piece of the pop-punk repertoire, appealing to fans looking for substance as well as sound.
Tracklist
Side A
- Secret Agent In East Berlin
- My Rifle
- Vengeance Is Mine
- Another Day
- Revenge Of The Nerds
- In The Van
- Ten Shots
Side B
- Wonder Wheel
- Jump The Shark
- When Heroes Go Down
- Don't Mess It Up
- Get Out Of My Club
- Emergency
- I'm Not Gonna Kill