Album Review: The Damn Dirty Apes – The Apes Of Wrath

First of all, the cover art is a bunch of monkeys sitting on toilets. That is hilarious. (Naturally, they’re doing the see/hear/speak no evil pose, because why the hell not.) If you think the art is funny, just wait til you hear the music. That’s not to say it’s bad. On the contrary, they have the same tongue-in-cheek rambunctious quality that made early Thrash and Punk  so enjoyable.  Their musical style is reminiscent of Anthrax: Simple and catchy, with rebellious lyrics and somewhat repetitive melodies. The riffs are basic hooks, the bass can incorporate a  funky groove at times, and the shouted vocals portray irreverent lyrics.   Their sense of humor is spot on, and the music is thoroughly entertaining.

  The Apes Of Wrath was released in 2011 by Overdose On Records.  You can check it out on Reverbnation, Stereokiller, and Cdbaby. You can also visit the band on their own website.

In a nutshell, Apes Of Wrath is a nostalgic flashback to the 80’s, emulating the style of  old-school Thrash with a heavy influence of Punk Rock. The verdict: 3 stars.