The Network – Money Money 2020

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The Network

Money Money 2020 - Reprise Records / Adeline Records

Now here’s a publicity stunt for you. Take a famous band, dress them up in costumes, give them funny names, and make a brand new band. Then sign them to the lead singer’s record label and spread a rumor about the band saying that they are in fact the members of the aforementioned famous band. Then, issue press release after press release denying that the new band is in anyway connected to the big name band. Right there you will get a huge boost in sales.

That’s what Adeline Records did with The Network. Although there is no solid proof that they are in fact the members of Green Day in disguise, it’s pretty common knowledge that they are. But that’s only 3 of the 5 members in the new wave punk band; who are the other two? While there’s no proof for that either, it is rumored that they are various members of Devo.

But enough about he press stunts and the members, what about the music? Well, the vocals are distinguishably Billie Joe’s alternating with another set of vocals which I can’t point out, I believe it’s one of the members of Devo. The music is comprised of random punk riffs, synthesizers and keyboards topped off with punk rock vocals and catchy drum rolls. None of the songs sound the same as the last, but they are able to keep a constant flow to it which makes it easy to listen to.

The only downside of Money Money 2020, is that it doesn’t come with the lyrics, and you can’t find them anywhere on the internet. Luckily, the vocals are clear and catchy enough for you to get the choruses for most of the songs.

From the Misfits cover song of Teenagers From Mars, to the talking Spike, to the more punk rockish Right Hand-A-RamaThe Network is something you probably haven’t heard much before, and it’s definitely a long step away from Green Day. It is a good album, and will hopefully open up the doors for more new-wave bands to break through. If I were you, I’d try to get a copy of the Adeline Records release of this rather then the Reprise because I’ve heard that one comes with a bonus DVD. But even if you can’t get that, get Money Money 2020 anyway.