by Mike DaRonco
A bunch of hardcore anarchists on Fat Wreck Chords? You mean they've expanded beyond the realm of signing bands that sing primarily about girls, beer, and partying? Propagandhi have &smash the state& written all over them and they want to be taken seriously rather than branded as another generic NOFX-wannabe band. How to Clean Everything accomplishes more than escaping the carbon-copy labeling -- it also puts their message on a high pedestal so it can be heard loud and clear. And in the midst of all the &throwing the monkey wrench in the system& rants, they still have a little fun at the expense of all the bubble gum pop-punk bands that flood the market and even their own label. With How to Clean Everything representing Anarchy 101 to a mass audience, Propagandhi aren't afraid to show the world that a government coup can be fun and educational at the same time.