Puscifer: Donkey Punch the Night
Puscifer
Donkey Punch The Night EP
(Puscifer Entertainment)
Iâve always been a big fan of Toolâs music as well as A Perfect Circleâs output. However, after several releases Iâm still undecided about Maynard James Keenanâs eccentric side-project, Puscifer. As a performing unit, Puscifer is said to be a fun mix of comedy, music and performance art. Iâve never had the fortune of catching a Puscifer show, so I can only go by the music. This latest EP release, Donkey Punch The Night, other than having one of the best album titles ever, doesnât offer much in repeat listening. The two original tracks, âBreatheâ and âDear Brotherâ (and their remixes) donât pack any punch at all in my opinion
The EP’s other two tracks (four really, counting their remixed versions) are uninspiring covers of Queenâs âBohemian Rhapsodyâ and Acceptâs âBalls To The Wall.â While itâs cool to see someone as well known as Keenan cover Acceptâs classic metal tune, itâs lacking the sleaziness of the original, which I find odd considering this EPâs name. As far as âBohemian Rhapsodyâ goes, this is another watered-down performance. Freddie Mercuryâs vocals were top notch, especially on this song, so anything less than the real thing (even an established and highly influential vocalist like Keenan) just wonât do.
Overall, this release doesnât make or break Puscifer. It just seems like something fun they wanted to do. You probably wonât kick yourself for missing this âpunch.â
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