Album Review: Shonen Knife - Overdrive

Some may regard a band's 19th album in 32 years as a pointless place to be introduced, but Overdrive is just as good as any to discover this Japanese 'oo-oo-ultra-eccentric-super-cult-punk-pop-band'. Preoccupations with food, sci-fi and kitties are all kitchly bounced out with Ramones-caressing guitars while Green Tea's bass riff thunders on in a way that would make Josh Homme smirk. Sole original member Naoko Yamano's vocals remain yelpy yet youthful, making Overdrive a fine entry point to newcomers while satiating the punky appetites of the fans.