This Ones For The Old Headz

Ben Lee’s latest release, "This One's For The Old Headz", is like a musical time machine that transports listeners back to the heyday of 90s alternative rock. It's as if Ben raided his dad's record collection, dusted off some old CDs, and gave them a fresh coat of paint - with mixed results. The album kicks off with the nostalgic jangle of guitars and the angst-ridden vocals that defined an era. Tracks like "Britpop Bop" and "Grunge Groove" are a throwback to the glory days of Oasis and Nirvana, but they feel more like a tribute band than a fresh take on the genre. While the production is slick and the musicianship is top-notch, there's a sense of nostalgia that borders on cliché. The lyrics often veer into predictable territory, with rhymes you can see coming from a mile away. But just when you think you've got "This One's For The Old Headz" all figured out, Lee throws a curveball with tracks like "Rave Revival" and "Electro Enlightenment". These songs infuse a modern electronic twist into the mix, showing that Lee is not content to simply retread old ground. In the end, "This One's For The Old Headz" is a fun, if somewhat predictable, trip down memory lane. It's like revisiting your high school crush - familiar, comforting, but ultimately a reminder that you've moved on to bigger and better things.