Bully Lucky For You Review

Lucky for You, Alicia Bognanno’s latest effort under the Bully banner is a spectacular record.

Everything about this record screams that Bully is ready for the big time. If this album were released in the mid 90’s it would be a big hit and break her into the mainstream of alternative rock. The album is polished, mature, and sophisticated while maintaining the crunchy guitars, catchy melodies, and signature screams she’s known for. It is definitely not a “sell-out” record, but it is a mature offering that shows Bully is ready for the big time.

I saw Bully finally the year opening for Pixies, and it was a perfect pairing. Bully’s crunchy guitars and occasional screams match well with the legendary act. Songs like A Wonderful Life and All This Noise match that alternative energy that drew so many people to this type of music in the 90s and why so many artists are rediscovering this sound.

Songs like All I do, the aforementioned A Wonderful Life and Lose You, the collaboration with Soccer Mommy, have the potential to be big radio hits. Change Your Mind is a bop with that satisfying slow, fast, slow fast energy that drives a lot of alternative rock. Crunchy guitar, driving bass and an engaging melody and lyrics make this a highlight of a great record.

Lucky for You packs a lot into just over 30 minutes. If you like guitar-driven alternative rock in the vein of Liz Phair, Veruca Salt, or even Hole, this is a great record for you.