Charlie Continental Singles & Jingles 2016–2021 cassette

Singles & Jingles is exactly what it promises to be, an anthology of remastered songs released on CHARLIE CONTINENTAL’s small, self-sufficient label (Snappy Little Numbers). As a solo project of his, this cassette is charming with its disjointed mosaic of sounds over years of recording. Certainly not a cohesive release, songs like “Be Much Better” goes the SUBLIME pop punk route, while “Monotony of Care” orbits around acoustic guitar and keyboard. Incorporating quick, thrashing drums into each track, CONTINENTAL’s underlying musical style is present but largely at the whim of each song. “Come Howl With Us” features some fun howling backing vocals, though the Colorado-based soloist sounds strained for much of his own singing parts throughout the album. As a wide-ranging release, there is something for every uproarious garage rock and punk fan, though nothing too standout. If you’re inclined to some amusing tamborine and sardonic lyrics, CHARLIE has got you covered.

• Reviewer Fiona Rae
• Label Snappy Little Numbers
• Issue MRR #504 • May 2025