Party Store

Bein' a new Dirtbombs fan just this year, I listened to some samples on amazon and took the plunge for this album. When I actually got it initially I was put off. It's really different than their other albums. At first, after immersing myself in Dirtbombs albums, hearing this I was put off. I took into account maybe they made it as a soundtrack to a party. Now, after a coupla listens its really growing on me. It's like having 8 kids and one's red headed or something. Doesn't mean bad, just different. And just as lovable as the others, just not so much the same. Fun record. Songs are longer, there's more of a groove less dirty sound than the other Dirtbomb albums (except the very different Bubblegum album). Glad I got it afterall.

I love the Dirtbombs. In fact, I love anything that Mick Collins puts himself into. With that being said, this is a bit of an odd album for the Dirtbombs. The album is a cover of techno songs. I am not really a fan of techno music. It's not that it's bad. It's just not my thing. All of the songs they cover on this album, I have never heard before. I honestly can't say how they stack up next to the originals, but overall as Dirtbombs songs, they hold up fairly well. The backing music is still a live band, but it's a live band playing repatitve techno beats. The concept, is a cool one. It's always interesting to hear what artist do with songs from other genres. At times, this album is very cool in that sense. The band is strong and Mick Collins sounds great as always. In fact, some of the techno breakdowns the band does are awsome. They manage to take some of these techno songs and infuse them with some driving Detroit rock. I see two major drawbacks to this album though. First, some of the songs run a bit long. I get bored with a few of the longer tracks, as they seem repatative. My second complaint is that the Dirtbombs actually get a little discoish in some places. I know artist are allowed to change and expand, but something about the Dirtbombs doing the disco shtick is unsettling to me. I love their dirty garage rock blues or Detroit rock (or whatever you want to call it). The only reason that they are able to pull off this somewhat disco sound is because they maintain their feel as a raw band. Bottom line: If you're a Dirtbombs fan, you'll want to check out this album, but be prepared for a new sound. If this is your introduction to the Dirtbombs, start with their first three albums.

Don't worry Dirtbombs fans, this is NOT a techno recording nor is it disco. This is the Dirtbombs with the same approach to a different kind of music. It's a great record and has just as much fuzzy loud guitars as ever, but with some different beats and more electronics. Really a great collection of covers that I have never heard prior to now, just sounds like good Dirtbombs to me.

Just saw them last night, not having this release or knowing that it consists of Detroit techno covers. I have never listened to techno, so like the other reviewer I have no familiarity with the originals. All I know is that it was a great show! It was still the Dirtbombs in all their raw, heavy, nasty glory, with the added dimension of hypnotic repetitive grooves. The first number lasted 20 minutes and the second one 25. Yow! Ordered this the next day. I'm really giving it five stars based on the show. Dirtbombs fans, have no fear, check it out! And go see them on tour! And if Dennis Coffey is still opening for them, be sure to catch him as well. A fantastic Motown guitarist from back in the day. He seemed to have more than a little lysergic influence in his playing!

Classic. a non ortodox rock band playing all the best songs from techno detroit with energy, for fans & begginers

this isn't the old Dirtbombs and I'm not sure I like the direction they are going. Actually I took this off my iPod, but maybe I should give listen to it again. I really did not like Ooey Gooey Chewy Ka-blooey! at all. It just doesn't like the Dirtbombs at all. Personally I think Mick Collins should change the name of this band. I MISS THE OLD DIRTBOMBS SOUND!!!!!!!

The Dirtbombs are no strangers to cover songs. The Detroit five-some have already done an entire album of souped-up soul-nuggets (2001’s Ultraglide In Black), and they’ve always included assorted other cover versions throughout their other releases. Party Store adds to their extensive repertoire with nine covers of Detroit Techno songs from the ’80s and ’90s. Techno covers from a band best known for high-octane garage rock sounds like a terrible idea, but they’ve already covered a dossier of artists ranging from Stevie Wonder to Flipper so there was still hope that if anyone was capable of successfully bringing these songs into a rock and roll context it was The Dirtbombs. Unfortunately that optimism doesn’t pay off and Party Store is just as dodgy as its concept. Yes, you can credit Mick Collins’ gang for taking all of the drum beats and synthesizers from the originals and transposing them into a rock setting, but the results are neither good rock nor good techno. There isn’t a single song on the album you’ll want to revisit, but the largest turd in the pile has to be a ditty called “Bug In The Bassbin” (originally by Carl Craig as Innerzone Orchestra), a meandering twenty-one minute instrumental that The Dirtbombs themselves would probably have a hard time sitting through. At this early point it’s hard to imagine there being a more wretched album in 2011 from a band that knows better.

The first time I heard this album I left the party!!! This is not the THE DB's!OVER a year later I played it one more time, I didn't knock on the door I crashedthe PARTY, what fun hasn't been off my rotation in weeks!For those like myself just go back and take a listen or just crash it.....