The “Party All Goddamn Night” EP
- Party All Goddamn Night
- Everybody’s Raging
- I Sold My Soul
- Head Bang
- I’m A Vagabond
- “We’re All Women”
- I Was Born To Love You
—MY REVIEW—
I’ve had the opportunity to listen to this more than a few times now. At least once on my home stereo system and once on my headphones (I think they bring out different things). The overall style of this EP has definitely shifted from other releases towards more of the club dance music of 2011. There is nothing wrong with that, since the Party Til You Puke EP was club dance music of 2001. And it was great! However, it’s very different from IGW’s and The Wolf’s “METAL” (which has classical music elements in it). There really isn’t much “metal” to hear at all except for the thrasher break down in head bang–which rules. However, I can still occasionally hear the classical music progression I love in AWK’s music… so that makes me happy.
I think most people are yearning for a repeat of either I Get Wet or The Wolf when anything is released by Andrew W.K.. I too would be more than happy to get that, however I think that changing your style as a musician makes complete sense and isn’t necessarily a bad thing. As I’ve listened to the quality of music and production level upon each Japan release increase, I think this NEW direction will not disappoint. Also I think it has the potential of surpassing anything that the Close Calls With Brick Walls album offered. But we’re not talking about new albums, were talking about this EP. Back to that.
The change in the “husky” vocals from The Wolf to Close Calls With Brick Walls is all the more present in this EP. You will now look back at Close Calls and think “dang! his vocals were so much more husky then”. Sometimes I felt like I was straining to hear the lyrics or to hear the vocals at all, but even worse it sometimes felt like it was physically hurting my ears to listen to it! The naturally soft or deep tones the human voice have are somehow removed and all that’s left is a raspy and harsh voice. However, I think it’s a definite improvement from any of the other releases from Japan—vocal wise. In fact, since this EP has the same styling of other Japan releases, I think it’s fair to compare them. I think that this EP has improved in every way relative to what he’s released previously in Japan. AWESOME!
1) Party All Goddamn Night
This is a great song and has some awesome elements within it. The only thing that bothers me a little bit about it, is its structure. I still don’t know which is which between the chorus and verse of the song. It just kinda seems scattered all over the place–and I have no idea what’s coming next. Overall, cool song. I like the vocoder elements used, reminiscent of I Get Wet.
2) Everybody’s Raging
This song is sick!!! “When it’s time to rage we will rage rage rage” brought a smile to my face. The bridge’s (or whatever you call it) bounce beat was interesting. Unique for AWK I must say. “Raging” is kinda a hokey word, but who’s taking this music THAT seriously? Honestly people, “raging” fits well in AWK’s music. I’m sure we’ll see this one make the “Raucus” album since the themes fit together almost too well.
3) I Sold My Soul
EASILY my favorite song on the EP. Awesome arrangement and structure to the song. Knowing the background, you can definitely tell this one comes from the heart. Wish I could turn up the piano just before the ending!!! AWESOME!!!! I can’t stop listening to this song on repeat. I’m obsessed!
4) Head Bang
Wow, pretty different, not only from the three previous songs but also from anything else he’s done. However, it kind of reminds me of one of the “OK” songs on CCWBW. The lyrics were hilarious but the 2nd half (the thrasher part) was the best part of the song. Heavy = awesome. Just an OK song in my opinion.
5) I’m A Vagabond
See my review of Mother of Mankind
6) “We’re All Women”
LOVED, this updated version. It turned a song that I didn’t really care about into one of my favorite songs on the EP! Not only was it a welcomed change of pace on the EP, but I also wouldn’t mind if an entire album sounded like this! 
But I know many probably disagree and want a rock n roll album. This is what the update to Vagabond should have been like on MOM. If you didn’t know, Andrew recorded this track with Peter Yanowitz at the 2007 Hanson Fools Banquet. A “demo” version can be found in the B-side section. What a contrast!
7) I Was Born To Love You
This E-Single has been available for awhile now, I’ve talked it about it other places. See my article about The Top 10 Andrew W.K. Songs You Never Knew Existed–it made that list.
Andrew has stated that he’s recording a new “Rock n’ Roll” album, if the songs are similar or the same as these I think a better description would be he’s recording a “dance” album. I don’t necessarily think “Rock n’ Roll” as I’m listening to these. However, this could be what Party Til You Puke was to I Get Wet??? only time will tell. Overall I’m happy with this EP, I approve. 
Overall = 9/10
However, I have to add that “I Sold My Soul” and “We’re All Women” = 10/10
—I Will Not Be Archiving This EP Anytime Soon—
