Neck Deep, the punk rebels we've been waiting for, just dropped a musical Molotov cocktail with their self-titled album. It's like they gathered all the pop-punk angst from the past decade and cranked it up to 11. So, grab your leather jacket, studded wristbands, and let's dive into the chaos!
The pop-punk universe owes Neck Deep a shoutout in the liner notes. Since 2012, they've been the unsung heroes, the torchbearers, and with their latest self-titled album, they're not just reclaiming their throne; they're melting it down and forging something even wilder.
Remember "All Distortions Are Intentional"? Yeah, we're trying to forget too. But fear not, because the boys have emerged from their pop-punk cocoon with a renewed spirit. When those 2023 singles hit, the pop-punk fandom collectively erupted like a mosh pit at a basement show.
"Dumbstruck Dumbfuck" kicks off the madness. Explosive, original, and catchy as a flu in a tour bus, it's the shot of adrenaline your playlist didn't know it needed. And let's talk about "We Need More Bricks" - it's like they harnessed the spirit of punk rebellion and threw it into a sonic blender. Anti-political anthems never sounded this good.
But, hold on to your ripped skinny jeans, because there's a twist. The album throws a curveball with the order of songs. "We Need More Bricks," "Heartbreak of the Century," and "Go Outside!" all in the same key—E flat major, for the music nerds among us. It's a risky move, like stage-diving into the unknown, but these veterans pull it off, making it more of a punk rock rollercoaster than a monotonous ride.
Now, onto the Welsh quintet's masterpiece. "Dumbstruck Dumbf**k" sets the tone with infectious riffs that'll make you question your life choices, but in a good way. "Sort Yourself Out" is a classic pop-punk track, with Ben Barlow practically serenading someone while sorting out his own existential crisis. It's like therapy but with power chords.
"Heartbreak Of The Century" is that timeless banger we've been jamming since 2023. And the album closer, "Moody Weirdo," is the punk lullaby you never knew you needed. Forget love ballads; this one's a middle finger to conformity, and it's the only way to wrap up this punk rock carnival.
The self-titled album is Neck Deep thumbing their noses at the establishment. Yeah, there are moments where the album hits a speed bump, but tracks like "Take Me with You" and "It Won't Be Like This Forever" steer it back on course. These were pre-album singles, though, and the rest of the tracks prove Neck Deep isn't a two-hit wonder.
So, is this album lacking? Hell no! It's like finding your favorite punk tee after thinking you lost it in the pit. Neck Deep's self-titled album is a beacon for fans who've been screaming for a comeback since forever. It's a triumphant return to the genre that stole our hearts back in 2012.