FUBAR
Dental Records
FUBAR displays everything rock'n'roll is supposed to be-Fun! King Con are the masters of alcohol-fueled good 'ole blues-based hard-rockin' drollery! This So-Cal party-band fuses the blues-based guitar-jammin' sounds of AC/DC, Pat Travers, and George Thorogood with the folky island stylings of Jimmy Buffet. Unlike other rock bands that abstract simple blues-based party-rock, King Con are indeed skilled scholars both musically and lyrically. This band certainly has the musicianship to back up their absurd and witty sense of party humor. This band is all about having a good time and their songs exude just that. Vocalist/guitarist King Con shines on guitar as well as harmonica and his dipsomaniacal [Ed. Note: I just came across this term using my Thesaurus, but thanks to this review, I'm definitely planning to use this word more often] vocals suit the music perfectly. Second guitarist Lethan Lund provides brilliant blues-licks and tasteful country-styled acoustic work displayed on songs like "Good Ol' What's Her Name" and the rhythm section of Billy Pattan (bass) and T.M. Burr (drums) provide the solid backbone and ultimate reggae groove on tracks like "It's A Guy Thing" and "Your Lovin' Squeaks." The opening theme song "King Con" gets the party going with its catchy sing-along chorus and the title-track "FUBAR" (I think we all know what that means) keeps the party slammin'. Other tracks such as the instrumental "Ode to Cider" and "Scratch Scratch Scratch" prove rock' n' roll boogie is alive and well. All in all, whether or not this music is your style, there's no denying that King Con's uplifting music will put a smile on your face and get you in the party mood. For more information on King Con or to purchase their CD, check out the band's website at: www.king-con.com.
