Coming off the signing of a record label in around November (they’re not gonna sell out, right?), the Social Club Misfits released their fifth official album, "The Misadventures of Fern and Marty," hitting number 1 in the top hip-hop/rap albums chart on iTunes the day it dropped.
The subject matter of each song varies since the album itself doesn’t seem to center around a certain topic. If anything, the album certainly highlights relationships throughout most of their songs. With tracks like “Time 4 That,” “Love 4 Real,” and “Different People” being about romance (although Marty seems to mention his wife a lot in the other songs, as well… Shout out to Mrs. Marty). Songs like “Who Else” and “A Song For Cami” touch on the importance and community of family and friends. And what better than to close out the album with a song about our heavenly Father in the “Misfit Anthem”? Then you have the classic Social Club jams like “Pop Out Revenge” and “Vibes Vibes Vibes” that just makes everything super lit.
Something that I always love about Social Club is that they give you the funny turn-up songs while still providing the serious and intimate tracks; it allows the listener to receive a good balance and enjoy the best of both worlds, which I thought they did an amazing job in crafting this album.
The album features a whole plethora of artists/bands, including Reach Record’s very own 11Six Christian boy Andy Mineo (please don’t invite me to your Grandmother’s house…); Tree Giants, the alternative pop duo; wordsplayed, AKA Mr. Turn Up with the Martinelli; young and talented vocalist Riley Clemmons; the author of "The Heist," Chris Durso (what’s an author doing in the album?!); former coffeehouse performer Willow Stephens; Aha Gazelle, the legendary Vegeta himself; and the list goes on. Most of the featured artists showcased their talents on the hooks, and it really added a unique touch to each song. But most importantly, I think that each artist/band was fitting for the topic and sound of the track they were placed on.
Compared to some of their previous work, the sound of "The Misadventures of Fern and Marty" is definitely more experimental, with slower songs such as “How Good” that incorporate the acoustic guitar sound, to more piano focused melodies in “A Song For Cami,” and to the signature Social Club trap tunes in “Extra Wavy.” For me, the amount of diversity in each song brings about a well-rounded and cohesive album, instead of just going for a single musical theme.
Overall, I was able to hear a different but refreshing version of Social Club while still being able to enjoy the old staple sounds/lyrics that make them who they are. Anyone who is looking for a fun, intimate, relatable, and turnt-up album, then go listen to this NOW.
After having some time to listen and soak in the album, I’d say I have to give this album a 100 out of 100. Why? Well, because…
SOCIAL CLUB IS THE BEST! #extrawavy.
You can buy/stream their album here: ITunes // Spotify // Amazon
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