Hefty Fine can be summed up by the title of the album’s first track, “Strictly For the Tardcore.” Bloodhound Gang is finally back with their fourth studio album in nine years. There’s really no way to categorize Bloodhound Gang, but one thing is for sure, Hefty Fine continues the trend of some of the best written tongue and cheek cock rock this world has ever seen.
Lyrically, Jimmy Pop hasn’t lost his genius for putting out some of the grossest shit we’ve ever heard, but with Hefty Fine his metaphors are a little more vague than they once were. Obviously, on “Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo” it’s easy to see that Bloodhound Gang have come up with creative innuendoes for sexual intercourse. Seriously, who could think of stuff like that?
Bloodhound Gang is probably one of the only bands you’ll hear singing a song titled “Farting With a Walkman on,” and sporting lyrics like, “I’m Idaho you smell like dead bunnies that’s where I saw the leprechaun fun toys are fun,” on “Ralph Wiggum.”
Musically, Hefty Fine is a tad mellower than the bands previous three albums. Basic rock melodies fuel “Balls Out,” while “Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss” could qualify for a cheesy dance club song. “Pennsylvania,” a song the band is petitioning to get as the state’s official song, is hook filled and fun, while “Something Diabolical” is a mellow, spooky collaboration with Ville Valo of HIM.
If you think Bloodhound Gang actually care what you think about them, the joke’s on you because chances are they probably don’t. They’re just trying to make a living by keeping listeners scratching their heads about the twisted songs they provide. I give Hefty Fine an 8 (out of 10). I’m still scratching my head, but I honestly think it’s solid, well-thought out album.
Suggested Listening: “Pennsylvania,” “Something Diabolical,” Ralph Wiggum” and “Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhm Tiss”
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By: Adam K. Zakroczymski III – Senior Editor / Founder
