The Margaret Hooligans – What Kind Of Donut Are You?

I have previously reviewed music by The Margaret Hooligans and couldn’t wait to hear more. A very quirky band, they are not for everyone, with their eccentric lyrics, but if you can see past the
“fun” aspect of the band, they are actually really talented.

Let me remind you who The Margaret Hooligans are. The Margaret Hooligans are Meg Cratty (electric ukelele and lead vocals) and Mr Strontium (drums, backup vocals….and teapot!) and come from Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. They are a couple who have “a child, a cat, three dogs, and four ducks. They record in their basement and try not to fight on Saturday nights.”

They cite their influences as The Who, New Orleans, James Brown, Miles Davis, Soul Train, The White Stripes, Grateful Dead (’68-’72), and Fiona Apple and have created a sound that really is unique to them.

With eclectic vocals, provided by both members of the band, ranging from clean singing to almost spoken word and even a kind of rapping has been thrown in for good measure, the track really does have a character all of its own.

The music side of things is raw, the riff-laden guitars heavy and distorted and the drumming almost punk-like in style, but this is the perfect accompaniment to the eccentricity of the vocals. with hints of psychedelia and stoner rock creeping in too, this really is a mish-mash of genres, but one that works!

Please check out The Margaret Hooligans and see for yourself what this band is all about!