The Rest of Us

After a trio of discs failed to deliver Gas Huffer commercial acceptance beyond the diehards, the group found themselves on the Estrus label for The Rest of Us. The disc is a step back in several ways: Jack Endino is back in the producer's chair for the first time since 1992's Integrity Technology & Service and the band's punk is less aggro and more garage-oriented. Third Party Men might be the best song the band's ever done, channeling the Dead Boys with a chugging riff that demands inclusion on mix tapes, and though the rest of The Rest of Us fails to live up to that promise, it's still a fun romp indicative of the band's legacy. ~ Brian O'Neill, All Music Guide