A Wilhelm Scream - PARTYCRASHER Album Review: All Eleven Tracks Analysed

11. Born A Wise Man €“ The last song on PARTYCRASHER begins with a twin guitar harmony, setting the stage for a satisfying end to a very good album. The twin guitar riffs dominate the entire song, with numerous guitar bends giving the end of the album a grandiose, memorable feel. For the chorus, Pereira sings the lines, "I was born a wise man / but I lost my memory / keep your eye out for the real thing / it's all just money, money these days," criticizing the contemporary attitude of valuing monetary gain over intelligence. This sentiment is fitting for the band itself, who value skill and intellect over creating the type of music that would make the most money. Following their hiatus, A Wilhelm Scream has returned with a new album that continues their tradition of creating thrilling songs driven by near virtuosic musicianship. PARTYCRASHER sees the band retaining the dizzying instrumental acrobatics of past albums while also progressing to new, slowed down territories with mostly positive results. Despite its moderate flaws, PARTYCRASHER confirms A Wilhelm Scream's status as one of the most skilled, essential punk bands active today. Album Highlights: "Gut Sick Companion," Sassaquin" "Sassaquin" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkS23P6L_NU