April March Sings Along with the Makers

by April March

Overview

A departure from April March's previous solo albums, April March Sings Along With the Makers is much more along the lines of the shambolic punk rock of her records as lead singer of the Shitbirds. The album is a true collaboration with Spokane, WA's the Makers, who ignore the grunge explosion entirely, preferring to focus on the snotty garage rocking style of earlier Pacific Northwest heavies like the Kingsmen, the Wailers, and the Sonics. The songs are as stagey as March's previous explorations of French pop and Lesley Gore-style bubblegum, only this time the chameleonic March is affecting the persona of a black-eyeliner- and sunglasses-clad rocker chick, singing with her usual adorableness but with an extra hint of punky aggression. (Most songs include at least one ear-splitting yowl, but March even screams cutely.) The tunes are shamelessly derivative, but the Makers know this style so intimately that even the most obvious rip-offs somehow sound fresh and inventive. Above all, everyone concerned sounds like they're having a blast, which is all that matters in this style of music. Be warned if you're expecting more French pop, but this is a gem. ~ Stewart Mason

Product Details

Release Date:	04/09/1998
Label:	Sympathy For The Record Industry
UPC:	0790276043428
Rank:	102836

Tracks

1. Dreams Don't Come True
2. I Just Might Crack
3. Try to Cry
4. Sometimes Sometimes
5. Sad Little Bug
6. Explosion
7. I'm Alone
8. Let Him Try
9. Bust Out

Album Credits

Performance Credits

April March   Primary Artist,Vocals
The Makers   Primary Artist
Tim Kerr   Guitar
Mike Maker   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jay Maker   Vocals (Background),Drums
Jamie Maker   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Don Maker   Bass,Organ,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Conrad Uno   Engineer
Tim Kerr   Engineer
April March   Performer
Steve Kravac   Engineer
Mike Maker   Composer,Lyricist
Flo Fante   Design
Maurice Pacheco   Cover Photo,Photography
Eddie Flowers   Design
Vic Mostly   Liner Notes
Rose Werr   Photography
The Makers   Performer