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In The Book Of Bad Ideas

by Smug Brothers

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"Smug Brothers absolutely created a modern classic that should be added to the power pop canon." -Niek//Add to Waitlist [https://addtowantlist.com/index.php/2023/09/12/new-album-smug-brothers-in-the-book-of-bad-ideas/]

"The smoother, janglier nuances of this album suit the Smug Brothers better than we could ever have imagined." -Janglepophub [https://janglepophub.home.blog/2023/09/09/album-review-in-the-book-of-bad-ideas-by-smug-brothers-2023-anyway-records/]

"The band never takes a breather to add unnecessary filler, instead opting to include a massive amount of creativity and edginess at just about every motherfucking turn. The expletive there was just to get your attention because this right here? It’s one damn fine album." -Eddie Ugarte//Ghettoblaster [https://ghettoblastermagazine.com/features/album-reviews/new-music-friday-roll-out-09-08-23/]

"While the music continues to emerge from a similar creative place, Smug Brothers' sound has evolved in subtle ways, with the musicians increasingly utilizing synthesizers that lend some tracks an early ’80s sheen. The production is also slightly cleaned up, though the music’s immediacy remains undimmed." Andy Downing//MatterNews [https://www.matternews.org/culture/music/smug-brothers-still-chasing-the-thrill-of-creation]

"This album is a delightful reminder of the enduring appeal of power pop, and Smug Brothers pay homage to the past while establishing a distinct presence in today’s indie music scene. With their catchy hooks, shimmering guitars, and the focused vocals of Melton, they’ve crafted an album that not only resonates with die-hard fans but also possesses the potential to captivate a broader audience." -Chris Anthony//The Fire Note [https://thefirenote.com/reviews/smug-brothers-in-the-book-of-bad-ideas-album-review/]

"Their newest album, In the Book of Bad Ideas, is yet another collection of distorted, hooky fare that puts them in line with bands like fellow Ohioans Connections and Tennessee’s Mythical Motors, but with a hint of the post-punk darkness that frequently lurks outside of Smug Brothers’ jangle...In the Book of Bad Ideas certainly defies its title with a collection of songs built out of good ones." -Rosy Overdrive [https://rosyoverdrive.com/2023/09/07/pressing-concerns-smug-brothers-squiggly-lines-daiistar-soft-science/"

"Let Me Know When It’s Yes” falls unmistakably into the classic power-pop soundscape, with its jangly guitars, catchy but bittersweet melodies, and concise song structure. Interestingly, what is concise for many bands is an extended track for Smug Brothers, since the majority of songs in their ample discography clock in not merely under three minutes but often under two minutes, or even one." -Jeremy Schlosberg//Fingertips [https://fingertipsmusic.com/2023/07/27/let-me-know-when-its-yes-smug-brothers/]

credits

released September 8, 2023

Out on Anyway Records//ANYWAY 124

KYLE MELTON
KYLE SOWASH
DON THRASHER
SCOTT TRIBBLE

ON DECK: RYAN SHAFFER

RECORDED BY SMUG BROTHERS JUNE 2021–MAY 2022
AT THE HOLLER AND FORK ROCK STUDIOS
MIXED BY KYLE MELTON
MASTERED BY CARL SAFF
FRONT & BACK COVER COLLAGES BY LISA COOK SEM
LAYOUT BY PHOTOMACH & JOE PATTERSON

ALL SONGS C AND P 2022 MEL-TONES SONGS, ASCAP

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