There’s just a good ol’ early aught punk rock basement party energy to “Semi-Pro” from Southern California’s Buddha Trixie that you just can’t find out there that much anymore. They waste no time with a drawn-out introduction. The guitarist slams out a distorted chord to act as a click in and the whole band speeds right in behind him. The singer opens with “I guess I’m not as famous as you thought/I’m faded and complacent at a loss.” The lyrics go on to explain the jaded nature of the industry, but mostly feels rebelliously hopeful through its energy and conviction. Dynamically, they move around just enough to keep it fresh throughout the tune, but not so much that it becomes manic and hard to listen to. There’s almost a quality of angry Weezer to the band that’s really endearing and enjoyable.
