If you're a fan of The Adicts you know that this band has been making music since 1975 and is the only punk band to be performing as long as it has with it's original line-up. If you didn't know that, well, now you do.If you're already a fan of The Adicts, then there's really nothing for you not to love here. They still play the same type of light-hearted, quirky punk that you're accustomed to, while still managing to sound fresh and not like the same thing you've heard for the past 3 albums. Pete Dee continues to evolve his offbeat guitar style on this album, and the rest of the band sound as tight as you'd expect from a band that's been around for about 35 years.
Now, lyrically speaking, you're not going to find any deep or poetic lyrics here. The Adicts are, first and foremost, about having fun and they hit that mark as always. While some of the lyrics are often cheesey [I don't know what a "Reaky Deaky Boy/Girl" is and I don't want to know what a "Reaky Deaky Boy/Girl" is], you'll often find yourself singing said cheesey lyrics long
after listening to this album
due to it's infectious pop sensibilities. Vocally, Monkey, sounds as good as he ever has and there are plenty of whoas/ohs/et cetera to go around.
There are, however, some odd points on the album. "Gangster," while a cool song, doesn't sound like The Adicts and "Mr.Hard," is another weird one. The music is pretty awesome and sounds like The Adicts, but there's something about the lyrics/vocals that I don't enjoy as much.
If I can be honest, The Adicts are one of my favorite punk bands and, with that being said, I really thought that this album was going to be lackluster. In the end, it turned out to be a really fun and enjoyable album and I feel stupid for ever doubting The Adicts.
"Our message, such as it is, has always been, have fun. That's timeless and appeals to everyone." -Monkey
Sounds Like: A good time.
Favorite Tracks: "Over There," "Full Circle," "Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out," "Life Goes On"
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