We've gotten some cool press for Show Pony, so take a gander if you get a chance!
Soundcheck Magazine - 06.11.2008"The militantly DIY foursome gallantly appropriate the sounds of 80s and 90s indie rock (think dirty guitars, strained vocals and short, very short, songs) and mix it with the kind of humor you're allowed when you've taken three chords, Epicurean humor, sworn never to tell the truth, and rocked crowds across the country. Their latest 'slop rock' release, Show Pony, was engineered to catch a piece of their legendary live mojo in all its rawness and delicious noise and, indeed, it delivers. In all of its catchy hooks and decadent humor, it's nothing but a damn good time, and that's just the point." [
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AustinSound.net - 06.10.2008"The Midgetmen excel at pop-punk mayhem, beer-soaked bursts ripe with unapologetic arrested development: as they declare in 'Three Chords and a Cloud of Dust': 'Growing up is overrated!' The group's third album follows through on the sentiment, raucous and uninhibited. But Showpony also proves their most melodically controlled and, dare we say, mature offering yet." [
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Things I Think About Music - 05.29.2008"Show Pony is a lot of fun! So many bands have the technical skill but no heart. You can tell that The Midgetmen, who you can hear have the tech skills in spades, bring their love of the music to the fore in Show Pony's collection of 16 short but sweet rock tracks. Each song has its own charmingly grubby, distinct personality, but nothing sounds too individual for its own good - everything works together to make a really enjoyable album." [
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Oh, and Neil Young has listed "Trickle Down" on his Living With War song page. There's something like 2600 protest/topical songs
over there, so go take a listen.
All in all, we're pretty excited. If you want to review Show Pony, get in touch and we'll get you a copy ASAP.