Cover albums are basically novelty music. Novelty music is basically comedy music without the laugh track. So if it's comedy, there's gotta be a joke in there somewhere. And if there's a joke in there, it's gotta have two things: a set-up and a punchline.  Full text...

The album begins with a faux-country introduction to Garth Brooks' "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)," a sound which they quickly shed as they bring in the distortion and upbeat drumming you'd expect on a Gimmes album.  Full text...

Love Their Country is an entertaining album. It isn't particularly groundbreaking or monumental, and neither is it intended to be. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes have accomplished what they set out for: a collection of country covers that anyone with a bit of punk in their soul can enjoy.  Full text...

With their sixth full-length, the Gimmes tackle the world of country music with Love Their Country.   Full text...

On "Love Their Country" Me First And The Gimme Gimmes grab their hats, mount their punk rock ponies, and crank up the 'ol six strings for a spirited ride around the ranch a time or two. Invigorating, thunderous, and perhaps most of all fun, this is one hayride I wouldn't miss for the world before heading off into the sunset. And nor should any other self respecting punk rock cowpoke worth his or her saddle.  Full text...

Punk's premier all-covers supergroup takes on American country on its sixth full-length record, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Love Their Country.   Full text...

Bands typically release covers albums for two reasons, neither of which makes for fun listening: Either they're fulfilling contractual obligations, or they're trying to rediscover inspiration. Thankfully, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes have neither problem: A punk-rock cover band comprising members of NOFX, Foo Fighters, Lagwagon, and Swingin' Utters, the Gimmes only come together when inspiration strikes.  Full text...