Up there with my favorite Gurus albums
Joe | Wynnewood, Panama | 12/10/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album reminds me of Magnum Cum Louder and Kinky with its catchy hooks and uptempo rock beats. I didn't enjoy the last two Gurus albums at all, so it's a relief to see that they can make new songs that, while still original and different, return to what made their older songs great.
Lots of times when you go to see bands you liked back when you were in high school, you only want to hear the old stuff; if the Hoodoo Gurus ever tour stateside, I will be very glad to hear them perform songs from Mach Schnau! They're that good."
Not a return to form....
P-head | Honolulu | 08/08/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"...because they never actually went away! The mighty Hoodoo Gurus, less an American deal, release another album in 2004--that's the good news, the bad news is it's an Australia-only release (like all the remastered versions of the earlier albums, which you must also buy. RIGHT NOW.) which means you'll be parting with some dollars. Is this as brilliant as "Mars Needs Guitars"? No. Is it a solid collection of guitar pop? Empathically yes. Face it, if you're reading this far, you already know the Gurus' charms and if you don't, buy the remastered catalog and "Mach Schau" ("make show", dontcha know)."