Sponge

Sponge Born Under a Bad Sponge LP

An energetic trio that has a pretty sparse (guitar is largely rhythmic) and clean sound. Goofy lyrics and boppin’ tunes are the thing here, and should appeal to a broad range of listeners.

• Reviewer Tim Yohannan
• Label Underdog
• Issue MRR #47 • April 1987

Sponge Born Under a Bad Sponge LP

This band used to be the X-MEN… the Chicago ones. I’m glad they changed their name, too. They are an eclectic group showing diversity in their mix of aggressive and twisted pop songs that range from frenetic pop punk to bare and goofy melodies. A weird band.

• Reviewer Ruth Schwartz
• Label Underdog
• Issue MRR #45 • February 1987