Music: Cobra Starship - ¡Viva la Cobra!

Album: ¡Viva la Cobra!

Artist: Cobra Starship

Release Date: October 23, 2007

Genre: Pop-Punk/Alternative Rock/Dance




Best known for their single "Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)" for the same titled 2006 film starring Samuel L. Jackson, it is quite possible that 2008 could either make or break Cobra Starship. Following along the lines of label mates Fall Out Boy, Panic! At the Disco, and the now radio-friendly Paramore, Cobra Starship has been on path to breaking into mainstream music with a bit of pop-punk and a whole lot of style. Their current album, ¡Viva la Cobra!, is a departure from their last album, which seemed to reek of "would-be-rockstars" trying to hard to make a splash in the music scene.

Frontman Gabe Saporta brings a bit of funk to Cobra Starship's ¡Viva la Cobra!. Their sophomore album is a mix of dance, electro, and rock, keeping in mind that music can be played in the dorm rooms across the nation for the sake of sound and fun. The tracks are reminiscent of Fall Out Boy (after all, Patrick Stump produced the album and co-wrote the songs), which could be either a good thing or a bad thing; however, this doesn't mean that the album is Fall Out Boy leftovers. "The City is at War" is catchy, with its infectious chorus and upbeat tempo that are sure to get feet moving, whereas "Kiss My Sass" combines electro video game sounds with an rnb twist, featuring Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes. Their first single off the album, "Guilty Pleasure" is also a fun song to dance to/sing-along.

All in all, ¡Viva la Cobra! is a great album for those who wish Fall Out Boy was a bit more "fresh" and for those who want something to play in the background of a house party.

Recommended Tracks: The City is at War, Kiss My Sass, Guilty Pleasure

Grade: B+