Screeching Weasel
First World Manifesto
Not satisfied to rest on their laurels, the band recently reformed and completed their first new material in 11 years. Comprised of 14 tracks it has all the hallmarks of an instant Weasel classic. From the short fast punk rock standards bearing Bens trademark ire (this time directed at message board tyrants, scenesters, and blind followers) to the traditional mid-tempo girl oriented songs, its all in there. Musically it delivers on expectations with their emblematic guitar driven sound ringing throughout, due in no small part to the return of famed guitarist Dan Vapid. Additionally, they enlisted Mike Kennerty (All-American Rejects) to take the reins as producer, and threw in some backing vocals by Dr. Frank (Mr. T Experience) and Joe Queer (The Queers). First World Manifesto is the masterpiece that Weasel fans have been dreaming about for the past decade of silence.