The first Lookout album I am reviewing is The Queer’s “Love Songs for the Retarded”. This 1995 release is the first from this California based surf-punk triad. The album starts out fast with “You’re Tripping” The Queers anti racism anthem, and is filled with Beach inspired tunes that are the kind of tunes that can get you through a long day at work. The highlights include “Feeling Groovy”, F*** the World (which is love song), and Teenage Bonehead. The variety of tunes doesn’t range to far, but the tempo is great, and the Queers do slow it down with ditties like Debra Jean.
The only issue I have with this album is that it was recorded while the three were still minors so some of the lyrics suffer from being dated, and even get creepy with songs like “Ursula Finally has Tits”.
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