Tsunami Bomb

Music fans who prefer independent or underground acts, and who stay as far away from the mainstream as possible, might be wary of this record. It has a really polished, clean sound like it’s been thoroughly prepped for regular radio play and music video rotation. Though the members of Tsunami Bomb like to fashion themselves as a dark punk outfit with their angst-ridden songs about non-conformity and love gone awry, they just end up coming across as juvenile. This is the kind of album Avril Lavigne fans would likely latch onto with the pretty, pop-oriented female vocals spread over tight, catchy arrangements. It’s also virtually harmless and would be unlikely to piss anyone’s parents off.