The Frustrators, who include Mike Dirnt of Green Day, upset the all too palatable genre of punk-pop with Achtung Jackass, an enjoyable combination of new wave and bratty, goofball punk. It's no London Calling, but eclectic in its own way. Achtung Jackass skips from mid-tempo punk rock ("Hide and Seek") to Descendents-style jokers ("Frustrators Jingle") and even throws in a little Black Flag for good measure (."25"). But it is a cover of the Cars' "My Best Friend's Girl" that really sets the tone for the record, and the band's ability to earnestly incorporate the diverse catchiness of new wave that makes it so true blue. ~ Charles Spano The Frustrators: Jason Chandler (vocals); Terry Linehan (guitar); Mike Dirnt (bass guitar); Art Tedeschi (drums). The Frustrators: Jason Chandler (vocals); Terry ...

Recorded at the Catbox, Oakland, California. The Frustrators: Jason Chandler (vocals, guitar); Terry Lenehan (guitar, background vocals); Mike Dirnt (bass, background vocals); Art Tedeschi (drums, background vocals).

Recorded at the Catbox, Oakland, California. Personnel: Mike Dirnt (background vocals). Audio Mixer: Chris Dugan. Recording information: Catbox, Oakland, CA. The Frustrators: Jason Chandler (vocals, guitar); Terry Lenehan (guitar, background vocals); Mike Dirnt (bass, background vocals); Art Tedeschi (drums, background vocals). 8-Song Debut

Track Listing of songs: Stigma; West Of Texas; Prettiest Girl; We Need To Talk;