20 Punk Rock Albums Turning 20 In 2020
9. The Presidents Of The United States Of America - Freaked Out And Small
The Presidents of the United States of America struck gold with their debut album containing "Lump" and "Peaches" and could still be riding these tracks into the dirt today.
POTUSA were not satisfied with simply reprise the same formula that they hit gold with upon their debut, and experimented with drifting away from the mainstream rock formula. While many bands where moving into a more rap or pop based style of rock, these guys were striving to stay true to their initial catchy while grunge filled sound while also progressing as artists.
At the time of release, the group were on a web based label by the name of MUSICBLITZ and their third album was distributed via the label's website with a with a special thanks to every individual who pre-ordered it.
Though it never commercially recaptured the success of their first CD, the group's third record does hold up with 12 groovy tunes, a medley of catchy riffs, and a laid back ska vibe. The presence of a much smaller label than most of their contemporaries resulted in a stripped down and more honest sound that truly resonated with many fans of the genre.
Standout Track: Jazz Guy