ALIEN ANT FARM
Up in the Attic
New Door Records 2006
www.alienantfarm.com

What's the 4-1-1?
Alien Ant Farm return with a new record label and follow-up their 2003 release truANT.

Genre
Alternative / rock / pop-rock / hard rock

The Good
“ Bad Morning” is a driving anthem for those that can’t stand hearing the morning alarm go off. You can’t ignore the pounding drums and catchy chorus of “Forgive and Forget.” “Around the Block” has infectious riffs and a fetching cowbell beat. That’s right, cowbell. Vocalist Dryden Mitchell’s chorus section is melodic and hook laden. “San Sebastian” uses muted riffs and blazing guitar licks to draw you in. Meaty riffs and a simple yet effective hook dominate “Getting Closer.” Mitchell displays his best vocal performance here as he delivers with lots of heart and emotion. Acoustic, country style guitars with a modern rock twist help lead “Crickets.” “State of Emergency” is loaded with thunderous drum beats and fiery guitar runs. ”She’s Only Evil” is a moving ballad about the negative aspects of a sour relationship. It either has a bombastic ending, or there’s a bonus instrumental stuck in there.

The Bad
Nothing notable

The Verdict
Alien Ant Farm deliver a solid and consistent album with Up in the Attic. Their only obstacle is an industry that uses and disposes of bands like them.

Did you know?
Alien Ant Farm’s first-ever DVD BUSted, will be released on the same day as this album (July 25, 2006).

Rating: out of 5

--George Dionne