WORRIED NOODLES - VARIOUS ARTISTS
Visual artist/writer David Shrigley is a strange talent. Two years ago, he released an LP-size book, “Worried Noodles,” filled with idiosyncratic song lyrics but no actual songs, along with his silly and demented drawings. Now, 29 of indie rock’s most notable acts have tried their hand at musically interpreting his works on this double-disc album. Deerhoof, Psapp, Franz Ferdinand, Hot Chip and Liars exclusively contributed equally silly and demented efforts to this odd but fun record. Standouts, of which there are plenty, include a loveable “One” from Christopher Francis, the hiccupping “Joy” by Islands and the beat-happy “The Film” by Trans Am, complete with canned crowd noise and meandering keyboard lines. Throughout, the mood swings from carnival-esque (David Byrne) to eerily depressing (Casiotone for the Painfully Alone).
