When someone hands me an album describing it as “raprockelectronica” I usually go in expecting a mixture of The Faint, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, and (yes) Limp Bizkit around 1999. But after listening to the most recent album, Want from the band, group, duo 3OH!3 (pronounced “three oh three”) I’m pretty (pleasantly) surprised by Sean Foreman and Nathanial Motte’s genre dissolving style..
Take track 2, ”Punk B*tch”. It morphs from a pretty heavy rap beat to an electronic dance beat all the while maintaining the same feel through the whole song. Tracks “Holler Till You Pass Out” and “Chokechain” are hilariously pompous rap/electro mixes. However, the song “Still Around” is a decidedly slow mix between emo and R&B…which is which is a unique (and addicting) combo. “Don’t Trust Me” is just a straight dance track(complete with handclaps!) but somehow still works with the rest of the album.
Admittedly, some of the lyrics aren’t that deep (ex. I just want you to know that we datin’ mad models and poppin’ mad bottles tonight….) but it’s still one ridiculously interesting piece of work. They have just enough talent and take themselves just seriously enough to make it work.
Holla Back.
perfectellipses said,
Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 2:29 am
I started listening to these dudes over the summer. It’s hilariously awesome shit.
“Holler ’til you pass out” & “I’m not coming to your party” are good for all occasions. ALL OF THEM.
Nicole said,
Saturday, February 7, 2009 @ 10:57 pm
Whoa.
I loved 3OH!3 since I first heard ‘Don’t Trust Me’, they’re one amazing band. Their music is fun, infectious, and really, just good
Crystal Powell said,
Sunday, March 15, 2009 @ 5:38 am
omfg i luv 30H!3 i luvv them soo fukn much “holla till u pass out” “starstruck” nd “dont trust me” are amazing songs the band r fun and just fukn awsum
bailey said,
Saturday, March 21, 2009 @ 6:21 pm
umm i thought 3oh3 was the 2 2win dudes on youtube
rachel said,
Saturday, March 28, 2009 @ 4:47 pm
3oh!3 i a very clever and unique group. In my opinion, evy one of their songs from their album “want” was immensely enjoyable. the music is so easy to dance and sing along to. gotta love it!
sAmaNthE said,
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
mk so the first time i heard dont trust me it got stuck in my head. 3OH!3 are hella amazing!! and i love their style!!!!!