Putting out music since 1999, MC Lars is often cited as a fixture in the "nerdcore" subgenre, due largely to his hyper-literate yet comedic verses, distinct white-guy flow, conceptual videos, and spastic laptop-heavy production. Over the years, he's released six albums, appeared (as himself) in several indie movies, and worked with everyone from Weird Al to The Donnas to Nas to Cobra Starship. Though he sometimes fuses punk rock into his songs (and especially live shows), Lars Attacks! finds him going back to his original vibe of old-school, simple beats and basic keys. Like his contemporaries MC Frontalot and MC Chris, he boasts a loyal fan following, though it's unlikely you'll hear him on commercial radio anytime soon. Collaborations here feature KRS-One ("The Gospel of Hip Hop"), Sage Francis ("Art of Darkness"), and Mac Lethal ("The Giving Tree"), while standout selections include "Venomous Box Jellyfish," "Francis Bacon Slashed the Canvas," and "Summer Camp Love (Is So in Tents)."