Snap! (2023)
This two song 7" from CC Voltage was concocted in part as an entry into a beer-based songwriting contest. Seriously. The A-side "Berliner Pilsner" was originally written to enter a contest sponsored by the beer of the same name. And it someways it shows. It's a saccharine-sweet, catchy pop tune, with all of the hallmarks of an advertising jingle. Now, that's not to say it doesn't stand on its own as a fun song, but you can certainly hear how it leans into the fun cheese.
the B Side, "Bummer Party" doesn't seem to have any brand affiliations, but still keeps the catchy choruses coming. It's not quite as poppy and slick as "Berliner," but it has a sing along atmosphere, though perhaps a bit tougher and ever so slightly darker. It's got an older school scum-rock vibe to it, being a little glammier than a straight up garage blast.
All in, a solid little 7". I'd be curious to hear what did win that beer contest, because I can't imagine it was more fun than this. Maybe it's time for CC Voltage to ply their wares to other beverages. I see a ton of Twisted Tea commercials during wrestling that could use some new music.
CC Voltage - Berliner Pilsner:
https://snaprecordsspain.bandcamp.com/album/cc-voltage-berliner-pilsner-fun-7076
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