The Scales are an all male, 18-strong Bay Area ensemble which first started singing a cappella together in 2000, and, according to their website, 'We Hate A Cappella' is their debut CD. 12 manic, high-energy cuts, some favorites are Lennon/McCartney's 'Can't Buy Me Love,' 'I Got Mail,' the very funny original by group member Brian Rosen, (who also sings lead), 'High Notes.' 'Stockholm Syndrome' (which focuses on love as a hostage situation), and 'Pencil Boy' (where our hero and Crayon Girl are 'drawn together') also Rosen originals, strong covers of Steely Dan's 'Reelin' In The Years,' the Doo-Wop standard 'I Only Have Eyes For You' and the Disco hit 'Love Machine;' and finally the oddly compelling, fairly silly title tune, also a Rosen original. 'We Hate' is a strong, funny debut recording with an attitude by 18 very creative, talented guys - give it a listen!

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