Description:
Bert Susanka, founder of The Ziggens, has always wanted to put out a solo record -- an album on which he could express himself freely, without songwriting restrictions and deadlines. So, Cornerstone RAS gave him that opportunity, and he did not disappoint. This is clearly Susankas most personal album to date, with songs of triumph, heartbreak, and all emotions in between. The Ziggens enjoyed floating the crafty moniker `cowpunk surfabilly` that was once slapped on them, and Susankas songs still reflect this genre-bending playfulness. But, they also capture a more decisively crafted production that is a reflection of his own sensibilities, without the four-headed Ziggens monster he enjoyed writing hundreds of songs with over the past few decades. Reference points from the Dead Milkmen and Beach Boys lead to tender introspective ballads and self-deprecating takes on suburban survival, alling add up to what will certainly be a widely talked-about album -- one that has been brewing for years. (Cornerstone)
