The Bunny Gang- Thrive
by Tim Wenger
The masses are finally being treated to new music from The Bunny Gang, invoking an immediate feeling almost as euphoric as the album itself. Entitled Thrive, Nathen Maxwell and his diverse crew take the free-thinking punk rock mentality and infuse it with the inspiration of modern-day progressive thinking.
Reggae upstrokes, melodica, and solid lead work from Nat Lort Nelson sit pleasantly under tales of unity, revolution, and the triumph of the human spirit. For anyone familiar with drummer Maxwellvision’s physical art, the music is a perfect complement. The songs are hard to pin down into one genre, but what it boils down to is this- they are living proof that the punk mentality has continued to grow up past the power chords and empty cries for insurrection, remained alive through the passing of so many trends over the years- The Bunny Gang provides relatable, realistic words that outline in vivid detail what is wrong, and what is right, with modern humanity. Denver was thrown a serious bone when Maxwell decided to plant his band’s roots here- Thrive is the best album we’ve heard this year, and high on our list for best record out of Colorado, ever.
Online: thebunnygang.com
Category: A-Sides
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part of the great appeal of the bunny gang is their ability to defy categorization. they can go from punk to reggae to a lullaby in the space of three different songs in a row without batting an eyelash and make it all sound fresh. no previous performer(s) can claim to have the same style as these uber talented gentlemen possess. this long-awaited album release will bring an enthusiastic exclamation of joy to all of the OBG’s current fan base and give new fans another reason to make sure they go out to see the band perform live, which always turns into a celebration of life, love, and comaraderie.