Supagroup offers supagrooves

By: Greg Walker/ Staff Writer

Posted: 4/28/05

Supagroup is back again to rock your face off with "Rules," whether you like it or not.

Supagroup has a sound that has been borrowed from bands like AC/DC and Aerosmith, (definitely not the current sober Aerosmith), and the big theme of this record is excess to the 11th degree.

Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll is what Supagroup has served up spicy-hot for anyone who is willing to get their socks rocked off. But don't be scared of the native Alaskan band that was started by brothers Chris (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Benji Lee (lead guitar). They just want to have fun, and maybe hit on your sister too (right in front of you as well). Ballsy. Speaking of balls, the song "It Takes Balls" will make your AC/DC-loving friend do a double take.

"Rules" is an album you could crank up while drinking with your buddies on a Monday night. "Let's Go (Get Wasted)" is the perfect soundtrack for ... getting wasted. The lyrics don't need any interpretation, "Let's go, get wasted, let's go, get high." It's also easy to see they are not taking themselves too seriously.

Supagroup doesn't forget that all-too necessary ballad with the song "I'm Gonna Change." Chris Lee wails, out letting his girl know he'll change for her; but with the rock 'n' roll lifestyle he endorses, that is not likely to happen anytime soon. The album ends with the lighter-in-the-air ballad/balls-to-the-walls rock song, "Rough Edge," that is an ode to the band's rock 'n' roll lifestyle.

With bands like The Darkness and Jet topping the charts nowadays, it is hard to see how Supagroup won't be joining the ranks. Supagroup is not giving you a record that will challenge you though. You will either like "Rules," or be scared off to go spin your lame Maroon 5 album. If you have any rock sensibility in you, "Rules" will rule you.