This album landed on my desk purely by chance, but I was warmly recommended to give it a listen. The band is said to be good, and I would like the sound. When a band is recommended to me like this, I’m always happy to check it out. The cheeky title “You are only as strong as the table you dance on” already brings a smile to my face before I even listen. The thirteen songs on the album continue exactly from that title. Song titles like “24 Bottles of Fun” or “Friday Night killed Saturday Fun” are clear, fantastic statements. Just from the title alone, you can tell that the band has humor and experience. Especially the second title will resonate with anyone over 30, who will nod in agreement. The hangover the next morning makes you realize that you can’t just brush everything off so easily anymore. The thirteen songs strongly remind me of the Ramones, which is meant in an absolutely positive way here. I also faintly recall the sadly defunct The Bates, but that’s really just a small hint. The vocals by Kevin evoke the strongest memories of the band from Eschwege. The melodies are all catchy and simple, so there’s not only a very high recognition value, but you can also sing along immediately. The songs all come in a pleasing mid-tempo. It’s not surprising that THE APERS are now on “Asia Man Records,” where bands like “Alkaline Trio” also release their albums. What is surprising, however, is why this band has been around for 16 years and I’m not the only one who hasn’t known them until now. With “You are only as strong as the table you dance on,” we have a great catchy punk rock album. Catchy, danceable, and very, very pleasing. THE APERS are a discovery that deserves to be heard.
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