Sky Grows Taller and Scary People are miles away from their general sound, but they represent a solid one-two punch on the Puberty Tales from Mad Meg. The slower tempo of SGT is a great way to introduce fans to Mad Meg, while the intense instrumentation and catchy punk/funk sound of Scary People ratchets up the momentum nicely.
Circling The Drain is a wonderful track that elicits comparisons to Gogol Bordello and The Pietasters. Livable Lovable Life is a favorite on Puberty Tales; the track has a shuffling, smokey jazz sound that continues into the lively The Very Last Train. Puberty Tales is an album that touches upon a wide variety of styles as listeners become familiar with this inimitable act. Check them out.
Mad Meg – Puberty Tales / 2016 / 10 Tracks / https://madmeg.bandcamp.com
John Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written thousands of hands-on game and record reviews, conducted in-depth hardware field testing, and analyzed digital media monetization trends. His work prioritizes first-hand evaluation and long-term product testing.
Beats: Independent Music, PC Gaming & Peripherals, Consumer Tech, Webmaster Tools
Testing & Ethics: All hardware, software, and media reviews are conducted through hands-on evaluation in accordance with NeuFutur’s editorial independence standards; sponsored consideration is strictly excluded from editorial ratings.
Contact: editor@neufutur.com