INSANE CLOWN POSSE: BANG! POW! BOOM!

SCORE: 69/100

Too many skits, not enough standouts.


'Bang! Pow! Boom!' is a hugely ambitious project that is intimidating due to the massively heavy amount of bloat that it suffers from - something that almost every ICP album unfortunately suffers from, but it makes up for it with strong energy and a sound that suits the duo exceptionally well.


The songs on BPB come together incredibly well through their transitions. The way the first two tracks ('Beautiful Doom'/'In Yo Face') lead together very well, with the transition between the two being entirely seamless. This album uses a lot more straight horrorcore/hip-hop elements while experimenting with unique sounds that feel as if they belong to the band - and despite some obviously poor lyrics, there are more potent songs like 'Vera Lee' and some genuinely good social commentary that the duo has stayed loyal to since their roots.


Unfortunately this album does fall slightly due to its length. Over an hour of ICP feels deeply excessive - especially for music like what is found on this album. Their good in smaller doses due to their high energy and wild overall style, but this album has almost too much substance to feel like an accessible listen from a generalized perspective. 


This album is more consistent than expected and it feels like a very comprehensive look at ICP in terms of both their general sound and the style that makes them so instantly recognizable. There's a great amount of energy that keeps this album afloat and lively throughout, with various different styles and concepts that come together much better than expected. It mixes both fun & cooky songs with dark & disturbing ones - and both work noticeably well.


There are some moments of weakness, but the album comes together well enough to be enjoyable despite some draggage. It's not as much of a mixed bag as it could've been - but it's still a bit of a mixed bag. It's interesting how this album manages to feel way too long despite being fun as well - and it drags it down a large amount.



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