Cobra Starship first gained momentum after the 2006 release of its "Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)" theme song for "Snakes on a Plane," and the New York dance-rock act hasn't stopped since. Its third full length album, "Hot Mess," is full of rhythmic dance songs and power-pop anthems -- the set even includes a song title shout-out (crowd-mover "Pete Wentz Is the Only Reason We're Famous") honoring Decaydance founder and Fall Out Boy bassist Wentz. "Nice Guys Finish Last" is a theatrical track layered with co-ed vocals, while "Fold Your Hands Child" opens with harmonies and glistening new wave synth beats taht are similar in tempo to Chris Brown's "Forever." Catching your breath isn't an option on the danceable "The Scene Is Dead; Long Live the Scene," but Cobra Starship is joined by Atlanta rapper B.o.B on the slow jam "The World Will Never Do." The band also collaborated with "Gossip Girl" actress Leighton Meester on the track "Good Girls Go Bad." If you don't finish this part record a hot mess, then you probably didn't have a good time. --Michael Menachem
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