Man Man: Rabbit Habbits

Label: Anti-

Man Man are back in town and they have not lost their ability to write deliciously fractured and volatile song snippets that bring to mind the better periods of Captain Beefheart and Tom Waits. Their third album, Rabbit Habits, is more accessible and features a sparser instrumentation than their two previous efforts, 2004’s The Man in a Blue Turban With a Face and 2006’s Six Demon Bag. However, the Philadelphia quintet lead by demented front man Honus Honus still manages to amaze and surprise the listener with their unusual instrumentation choices, experimental doodlings, and controlled musical chaos. Amazingly, Rabbit Habits matches the energy of the band’s incendiary live performances and this awesome new release is nothing less than a 21st century We’re Only in it for the Money. (Morgane)