Took a few listens to catch me but when it did, whew. Takes me back to the days of 90s emo but with lyricism that goes so far beyond. The breadth of musical styles on display, the breadth of subjects covered, adds up to a towering, humanistic work. Few bands can be so hook-averse yet so packed with creativity, and there's at least one vocal moment on every single track that blows me away. I can't imagine this not winding up being the best punk album of '21. PaintedDogs
Shevchuk is a singular voice and energy. I haven’t listened to his stuff in a while but randomly saw he made an album post-LaGrecia and immediately re-immersed. His songs hit so hard (the chorus + last minute of Goat of Dover 🥴). I hope he keeps creating forever. dbend