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 Caught in the Carousel "There will be music despite everything"
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The Prairie Cartel
Where Did All My People Go
Indie
One listen to the album, Where Did All My People Go, and you can see why the makers of Grand Theft Auto would use The Prairie Cartel's music in the game. The driving beats and the slightly sleazy edge to their songs make a perfect soundtrack to a game where the goal is to cause destruction and death. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the opening track "Everybody's Warm," with its repetitive lyrics playing over slashing guitars and a steady rhythm. There is an element of paranoia in tracks such as the darker "Lost All Track of Time," the electric "Magnetic South," and slow-burning "Beautiful Shadow." With an infectiously catchy chorus, "Cracktown" will get you dancing, and you'll stay there with the hard-pounding, mostly instrumental "Narcotic Insidious." The more rock-oriented "Burning Down The House" is the catchiest track on the album. On the other hand, while titles such as "Homicide" and "Suitcase Pimp" further the image of mayhem from the game, the simplistic lyrics and lack of style don't live up to the promise. Likewise, the juvenile "Fuck Yeah That Wide" is as bad as its title suggests, with lyrics like: "You got the money, we've got the soul" being yelled repeatedly. Despite a few missteps, The Prairie Cartel's debut album is an intriguing collection of songs, whether you're looking to soundtrack a killing spree in a video game or just want something to get you moving.
—Jessica Simons
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