Georgia’s Baby Baby isn’t playing around with Money, released today. On the surface, this band looks and sounds like every wild party’s soundtrack: loud, guitar-driven rock with somewhat slurred lyrics. And it’s true that Baby Baby would make the perfect backdrop to a raucous college shindig, kegs and all.

It’s the raw, unrehearsed sound of Baby Baby that makes it so fascinating. Money is the result of nearly a year and a half of practices and live shows, and the boys of Baby Baby have perfected their imperfect sound. Tracks like “Instead Of Spending My $20 On The Blink 182 Reunion Show I Took You Out On A Date And You Never Returned My Phone Call So Don’t Ever Expect To Eat Free Shrimp Scampi Again Bitch!” (props on the hilarious name, btw) lace jarring guitar riffs with intense, almost imperceptible lyrics accented by driving percussion. I’ll admit I didn’t love Baby Baby’s sound when I first heard it. But it crept into my consciousness and reminded me that music should, above all, be fun. I delighted in the rap/rant in the middle of the song as well.

The standout track on the record for me is “Fire.” It’s perhaps the most indie poppish (big surprise, considering I like it) track. It sounds like Modest Mouse mixed with Vampire Weekend. The simple voices and chorus show off the talent that these boys have. I also love the jingle bell accompaniment throughout. Here’s a video of “Fire” for your viewing and listening pleasure.

“London Bridges” slows it down and then speeds it up for head bobbing and foot tapping galore. I am not sure who does the backup vocals for Fontez Brooks, the lead singer, but it’s spot on throughout the whole album, especially this song.

“We Do This All Night Long (Shake That Ass Girl)” is the definitive party song on the album. It’s got an incredibly danceable beat and plenty of yelling and screaming to go along.

Photo by Toria Munoz

Baby Baby has found a great formula for a band. They don’t take themselves too seriously, but they do at the same time. If you’re in Lexington, Kentucky, make sure to catch them at Underdogs with Andy D on May 25th. Try not to have fun. I dare you, and so does Baby Baby.

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