Man Man – Rabbit Habits (2008)

On their third album, Man Man continues to conjure the Tom Waits-meets-Captain Beefheart-meets-The Muppets aesthetic, one that places them among the most identifiable bands in recent years. Unfortunately, to be identified they must first be heard, but their audience is slowly and justifiably growing.

Their last album, 2006’s Six Demon Bag, still stands as one of my favorite releases of the last few years, offering a fairly consistent approach to their strange, spastic sound throughout the album. This time around they’re shifting between longer, (slightly) more accessible tracks and shorter bits where they seem to try out a variety of styles. It still works very well as a whole and is highly recommended.

Streamable Track: "Top Drawer"


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