And they're back! Sydney-based garage punk sensations Itchy & The Nits, authors of my 16th-ranked album of 2024, return with that rare just-as-good-as-its-predecessor sophomore long player. While Itchy & The Nits have graduated from the no-budget minimalist production of their debut EP, they've managed to retain all that charm from that initial release. Out on Anti Fade Records in Australia and Total Punk Records in the U.S., Greetings From... blasts through 12 tracks of quintessential garage punk in less than 22 minutes. Simple, catchy, and fun is a formula that does not need to be messed with, and these three gals pull it off with unbeatable snap, crackle, and pop. Who doesn't love songs about smelly boys, nude beaches, television, and fortune tellers? And what's the only thing better than a rock 'n' roll band with a theme song? A rock 'n' roll band with two theme songs! Even in times as dark as these, an album like Greetings From... is sure to make you smile. It will also have you tapping your toes to a frantic degree and singing along like your life depended on it. Is it possible that the band that gave us classic songs like "Beat It Bozo!" and "Crabs" has gotten even better? My ears tell me the answer is yes!
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