25. Dwarves: ‘Come Clean’ - "Like so many of the covers on this countdown, ‘Come Clean’ plays on the sexual fantasies of the red blooded male – this time it is the wet body of a naked lady and we have two to feast our eyes on but also the disturbing dwarf like figure to put us off."
Eighth album from melodic punk act now expanding their sound to include hardcore techno and big beats. Produced by Eric Valentine (Smashmouth, Third Eye Blind). 2000 release.
Come Clean is a fairly radical departure for the Dwarves, combining catchy, garagey punk-pop tunes with jackhammer electronic beats that recall industrial-metal bands like Ministry, or the hardcore techno of Atari Teenage Riot. It's an odd, striking fusion, and parts of it actually work surprisingly well; plus, it's an interesting listen even when the juxtaposition seems a little forced. But just as importantly, the Dwarves have written songs that feature a batch of pretty memorable hooks, which helps make Come Clean one of their most intriguing albums. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
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