It’s tough to find comparisons to Kissinger’s "Me and Otto." Those weaned on classic rock will immediately recognize AC/DC’s weighty guitar riffs, but that’s not the whole story.
"Me and Otto" forges its own aural attitude from a bevy of punk and garage bands, with a hint of country that must come from their home state of Texas. Songs like "Me and Otto" and "Sister Vikki"are far too energetic to NOT be catchy. You WILL be tapping your feet.
Lead singer Chopper’s vocals are occasionally annoyingly off-key. What’s worse is that too often they are in danger of being drowned out by the furious guitar and cymbals. Chopper’s incongruous lyrics are more akin to free-verse poetry than the sort of mainstream anthems that stick in your head — not that that’s a bad thing. There’s certainly no shortage or ambiguity of emotion on tracks like "Hannah."
"My Fault," on the other hand, belongs on the soundtrack for the next throwaway teen movie.
The album wraps up with the wholly enjoyable ‘Silent Sky,’ a subdued acoustic affair that stands in contrast to the abundant energy present in the rest of the album.
"Me and Otto" won’t be spending much time with my CD player, but it’s something I might come back to for a change of pace.
