Was that cool? Talk about understatement of the century right there! Based in Minneapolis, punk-jazz trio Hardcore Crayons create a downright enjoyable, irresistible, and overall inspired studio album in Zozzled. Sporting 10 songs and lasting a total of 43 minutes in length, the band's 2015 LP hits just about every target in sight. With unbelievably sharp production values, smart songwriting capabilities, and a neat-looking album cover to boot, Hardcore Crayons' Zozzled reduces any chance of bullshit and gets right to the chase. The record showcases this triad's forward-thinking, powerhouse nature greatly and is definitely a must-listen for sure. Dominic Hanft's bass playing in particular gets me moist, and I do like how extremely sporadic guitarist Dan Chizek's vocals are; the sparsity of them gives the fun instrumentation here more class than you might think. If people merely want a taste of what to expect, I personally suggest checking out the title track, "Kid Is Goat," and "More Sugar".
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