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Candygram for Mongo
Candygram for Mongo

CFMedia (2008) Sean K.

Candygram for Mongo – Candygram for Mongo cover artwork
Candygram for Mongo – Candygram for Mongo — CFMedia, 2008

Second record from these L.A. pop punkers. Songs about love, drinking, and disappointing your parents. What else is there in life? "Big Mary" is the best fatty love song since "Whole Lotta Rosie." "I Wonder" could definitely be played on the radio - Steve Jones are you listening? "Drunk in Love" is a great song title, and a cool way to end a record. Edgy punk that holds onto its melodic roots - this is Candygram for Mongo. Buy this CD and "take the ride."

7.5 / 10Sean K. • December 21, 2008

Candygram for Mongo – Candygram for Mongo cover artwork
Candygram for Mongo – Candygram for Mongo — CFMedia, 2008

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