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 4 great tracks from PUSA!...and some filler. Apr 01, 2008
Pure Frosting contains a few classic tracks that should not be missed and some others that didn't make it on albums for reasons that are clear.
The number one track on this album is "Man (Opposable Thumb)", it is everthing a good PUSA song should be: quirky, loud and full of energy.
Other standouts include:
-"Japan" which is poppy and fun (Hi-ya!)
-"Tiki Longe God" which is just a slowed-down version of "Tiki God" from II, but the story is all still there.
-"Teenage Girl" which sounds a lot like "Mach 5".
-"Cleveland Rocks" and "Video Killed..." are great, but they've been overplayed, so they're not as exciting to hear.
The rest of the album is pretty mediocre, although the live tracks are fun to hear the on-stage banter.
The album is worth the the 4 stand-out tracks I mentioned, but I wouldn't recommend it as an intro to the band, something like II or Love Everybody would be a better representation of their style.
 My favorite album Sep 21, 2005
If you are not already a fan of this band, make this your first album. I've had it since it first came out and it's still the best CD I own. Usually when playing a CD, I only listen to the 2 or 3 songs I like, then turn it off. This is a CD to turn on, sit back, and enjoy. It's good start to finish. The only possible exception is "Sunshine" which just doesn't seem to belong on this album. On the whole, though, I can't recommend this album enough!
Extremely Sweet Feb 17, 2005
I highly disagree with the few reviews on this page. There are absolutely ZERO low points on this album. I suppose that Slip Away could be considered a low point when put in perspective, if Teenage Girl is %1,000 awesome, then Slip Away is only %457 awesome, but they're both way more than awesome. I'd also like to say to the people who say that PUSA has never done anything like Tremelo Blooz: What about Back Porch and, to a lesser extent, Froggy? However, I do agree that this is a must have for any PUSA fan. Even if you're not a PUSA fan, buy this album and the other four and become a fan of one of the greatest bands ever.
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More TV Than Airplay Jul 16, 2003
It's a shame that PUSA never recieved much radio airtime after their first album was overplayed. This is a great album and a must for any Presidents fan. Love Delicatessen is a great opener, then it's followed by the never great Video Killed The Radio Star (a mediocre song from the start), but the bouncy Mobile Home boosts the beat. Japan is simply a rock song with a good beat, while Sunshine is a change; not for the better or worse, but something different for the band. The Live Version of Back Porch is jus enjoyable to hear (for those of us who never saw them in concert). Man is just odd, it starts out fine, then changes styles completely. The original Tiki God was better, but this one has it's place. Teenage girl is another rock song. Slip Away is a low point, but is worth listening to. Tremolo Blooz is a fun Delta Blues/Western tune and is one of the highest points on the album. Wel all know Cleveland Rocks, and the Live version on Lump surpasses the original.
Overall GET THIS ALBUM!
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Probably PUSA's second best CD. Jun 29, 2003
This CD features songs that have been released on other various recordings including two live songs of Back Porch (excellent version) and Lump. Some songs on here have never been released before. And some of these songs are in movies/tv shoes. Video Killed the Radio Star was featured in the Wedding Singer, and Cleveland Rocks is the theme song to the Drew Carey Show. Both of those songs weren't written by PUSA. And another song known to the fans would be Tiki Lounge God, but in a totally different style, it is pretty much acoustic with bongo drums. All in all, a great CD to end the career of a great band!
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