With a name like Bad Dudes, one would expect these progressive/math rockers to deliver more eyeliner, hairspray and tight outfits rather than an album with a danceable kick. Their latest album is highly mercurial, yet delightful. But Eat Drugs also could be dangerous; it might inspire a fit of breakout dancing that results in a trip to the chiropractor.

The Los Angeles outfit released a humorous clip for their song "Eat Drugs" using rock videos from the 1970's and 80's. It even includes Information Society's lead singer (Kurt Harland) on roller skates. Making this video was definitely a smart move. First, it has uncanny moments where the performances in the shots seamlessly match the title track. Not to mention the fact that Bad Dudes' ability to mesh styles of the past into their own brand neo-rock makes this clip all the more apt. Second, the video has cropped up music sites and blogs everywhere, an ingenious and deserved publicity move.

Most of the songs on this album are renderings of a kind of metamorphosis. The song, "Better Than Nature" feels like a volatile, but slick improvisation. Songs like "Vanity Cane" and "Preteen Wolf" momentarily and skillfully upend one sinuous melody line for another. Grounded in math rock instrumentals, this album is sparse on the vocals. The irregular lyrics are powerful. The lines "I wanna do drugs/But I'm afraid of drugs" are a perfect observation of a typical American reaction.

This band not only has spunk, but they also bring us a new take on futuristic rock. Their recycled and renewed fusion of psychedelic pop and smart punk creates a great power-album.