Presidents Of The USA - II (CD 1999)

I got caught up in the PUSA when i heard 'Peaches' and 'Lump' on the radio. I ran out and bought the first album and didn't stop listening for ages.
To my delight i heard that the Presidents were releasing their second album, simply called 'II' and my impulse was to immediately run to the shops again and buy it. Was it worth it...? Definately yes!

The album starts and finished in a Sgt Pepper style welcome & finish song, and everything in between is pure genius. The amazingly varied subject matter of the song writing is still there, this time it is anything from bugs heading off for a party in 'Bug City' to 'Froggie' rocking out all over a stage, and a 'Supermodel' making a fascinating fossil. Puffy little shoes shows a nice instrumental section near the end.
The stand out songs for me are Mach 5, Lunatic To Love and Froggie, buy in all honesty there isn't a bad song on the album.

If you liked the first album, you'll love this. If you've never tried the PUSA before, then this is a brilliant album to try. The songs aren't there to make you consider why we are here, they are pure catchy pop songs that will have you singing and humming all day long.

All said and done, this is the Presidents at their peak. It is not until 2006 when we will hear their long awaited 3rd album 'Love Everybody' so get this album now and enjoy the music Chris, Dave & Jason have made for us!