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Monday, March 9, 2009

Tonight! / MP3 TacocaT - Tonight!

Posted by Rob Simonsen on Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 9:46 AM

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Photo by Kyle Johnson

With songs about urinary tract infections, Marshmallow Peeps, the movie Waterworld (appropriately titled "Dry Land Is a Myth"), and pap smears, TacocaT could easily come off as a joke band. Hell, the name TacocaT alone seems like a goof. (Hint: It's a palindrome.) But somehow these three girls and lone dude make it all work by never coming off as too hokey and sounding like a more twee version of the early Kill Rock Stars catalog. Sure, the songs about muffin tops and toxic shock syndrome could definitely be grating for some, but the punky hooks remain catchy, the fun level is seriously high, and the band's enthusiasm is off the charts.

Oh man, tonight's TacocaT show is going to be awesome. Other than a Lakers loss to the Blazers, I don't know what could make this evening any better. Don't believe me? Take a listen to the infectious "Peeps" below and tell me that kazoo solo doesn't scream fun.

LISTEN: TacocaT - "Peeps"






TacocaT play Valentine's tonight with Forever and Nuclear Animals

 

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