Bif Naked seems to be the fairy princess of punk, but you may be surprised to find out she’s more pop than punk. She is coming to take us away from all of those synthetic artists we have to suffer through on radio every day. Her lyrics wind through her heart and soul, and she never gives it a second thought. Insecurities, honesty, and anger only add to the beautifully crafted I Bificus.
Bif Naked’s voice can go from tender to tough in a split second. The first track, “I Died”, begins with a slow bump, and ends grinding with mosh pit ferocity. “Any Day Now” is a sweet surprise about pretending your world is going great when you’re really not sure yourself. It’s starts slowly and builds, but not to the level of the previous track.
“Spaceman” showcases Naked’s melodic abilities. The chorus is catchy; her aggression mixed with pop sensibilities will certainly bring comparisons to No Doubt’s leading lady Gwen Stefani, but I’m sure Bif would kick Gwen’s ass. “Moment Of Weakness” proves it. This is what I’ve been waiting for. Bif gets down and dirty without relenting. She squeezes “Moment Of Weakness”, my favorite song on the album, into only two and a half minutes. “Chotee” is the real life story of a once married Bif Naked. “The Peacock Song” is tirelessly melodic.
I Bificus ends on a high with the track “Twitch”. The fact that Bif Naked writes her own material makes me respect her even more than I already did. This record is a concoction of pop and punk that is extremely radio friendly. If you’re expecting the Sex Pistols you’ll be disappointed, but if you are looking for something a little to the left of center with enough edge to wake you up in the morning, then Bif Naked is what you need.
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