Review: Taggart & Torrens, BAHDS

What happens when you let antics of Jeremy Taggart and Jonathan Torrens loose in a recording studio? You get BAHDS – the musical comedy brainchild of Taggart & Torrens. This album is equal parts hilarious and engaging, offering a broad range of musical genres, while maintaining a consistent, fun tone. 

The album begins with shades of This Is Spinal Tap, where the listener is introduced to Donovan, a “music producer” whose reoccurrences serve as a framework for the album. This element not only gives the album a sense of story, but also gives the listener a taste of the fun they’re about to experience.

From there, the album delivers a mix of straight laughs and catchy tunes. ‘You Sellin? I’m Byron’ and ‘Weekend Bumsies’ are stand-out character driven songs that highlight the pure silliness of Torrens’ imagination. Musically, the pair deliver some exceptionally fun beats and melodies, notably in ‘The Score’ and ‘All Day Long.’ The album is at its strongest when the pair balance a strong comedic premise with a memorable hook, making ‘Terry Got Wasted’ the summertime campfire jam that proves to be the gem of the collection.

For the optimal BAHDS experience, be sure to check out Taggart & Torrens’ music videos. Come for the laughs, stay for the BAHDS. 

BAHDS was released June 11, 2020 on Dine Alone Records.
Listen to it here.