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Straight Ahead

Pennywise

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Album Review

Pennywise pulled together impressively after the suicide of Jason Thirsk, as Full Circle proved. Straight Ahead finds them carrying on, turning out an album that rivals its predecessor. In many ways, it's the same album as its predecessor, and that's a problem with traditionalist punk bands in the late '90s: By adhering to their ideals, they leave themselves little room for artistic growth, which means all their albums pretty much sound the same. In the case of Pennywise, this isn't necessarily a bad thing, since they're a very good, very tight band. Even if their albums are similar, they're all enjoyable, which means Straight Ahead is a solid record that will please fans, even if it does raise the question of where the band should go from here.

Customer Reviews

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Shorty i Move Chickens!

Still Can Be Great

Great Album! Straight Ahead is the biggest leap from their traditional style prior to this release with the hit "Alien". "My Own Way" is one of my favorites off this CD. Add this to your Pennywise collection!

Awesome Album!

I highly recommend Greed, Might Be a Dream, Straight Ahead, One Voice, Alien, American Dream, and Badge of Pride!!

Biography

Formed: 1988 in Hermosa Beach, CA

Genre: Alternative

Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

Pennywise were one of the key bands of the punk revival of the '90s. Using California hardcore as a foundation, the group incorporated funk-metal and skatepunk into its sound, developing a sound that functioned as edgy, post-punk frat rock — it was speedy and occasionally stupidly catchy, with heavy, propulsive rhythms and positive, optimistic lyrics that stood in pointed contrast to their grunge-addled peers. Through constant touring and recording, as well as appearances on surfing and snowboarding...
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