On The Record - "Lookin' Good! Who's Your Embalmer?" Review Tribune Newspapers, TGIF, February 5, 1993 by Betty Webb, Tribune writer It's finally here, the album by Sun City's own punk band, and if you like the Grave's edgy, wacked-out humor, you'll enjoy this album. If you're not already a fan, though, this album probably won't convince you to become one. Without the loopy sparkle of their live performances, Embalmer sometimes falls flat because it tries too hard to be "professional". Mrs. Fletcher (I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up), written by KZON disc jockey Mary McCann, and Junior High, written by Grave guitarist Gavan Wieser and lead singer JoDina, both sound a bit too contrived to be fully convincing rockers. They lack the over-the-top goofiness that has proven so effective in club performances. However, Clean Up Your Room, written by JoDina, Wieser, Gino Costa and Ed Nolan, works well here, as does Menopause, penned by Ron Morey. The energy is all there - and then some. In Hard Body, written by Dennis Mellen and JoDina, JoDina sounds particularly enthusiastic while describing the physical merits of a young barroom bouncer. A nice piece of reverse sexism. Let's Get Crazy is one of the album's best cuts, if only for its hilarious writing. **1/2 out of **** Last update 10-Mar-2002. © One Foot In The Grave. Contact us or sign the Guest Book.