Originally published in Verbicide issue #4

White Collar Crime and front man Sander Hicks go after their ideological enemies in this debut album. Armed with nary a guitar, and only a bass, a piano, and an array of percussion, this New York City trio sing about class struggle, union solidarity, and unrequited love. They bust the mold wide open with their unique sound, and Hicks’ theatrical singing style. This style makes you laugh and the words make you think, all the while entertaining. Personal favorites: “White Collar Crime Fight Song” and “The Eight Hour Day.” Check ‘em out, “in free Amerik-ay!”

(Soft Skull Press, 107 Norfolk Street, New York, NY 10002)