The Linda Lindas: No Obligation (digital outlets)

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The Linda Lindas: No Obligation (digital outlets)

Few would claim this all-women quartet from California -- most of them stall in school -- do much that is original. But their enthusiastic, sometimes bratty, pop is infectious, works some familiar tropes with enthusiasm and they carve out some very good songs, usually with something to say.

It's punk, power pop and just enough New Wave (Blondie) in the melodies to make you smile if not dance.

And any band which has Weird Al Yankovic on accordion (on Yo Me Estreso/I Get Stressed) has got to have something going for it.

Check it out, this is fizzy, serious fun and an enjoyably familiar second album.

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