It's hard to place NYC's The Arsons. Although the band has a world of hardcore experience (Warzone, Token Entry, Grey Area) there's nothing hardcore about them. No they didn't go down the metal core path or even the crappy emo path. They actually went to this sound that isn't pop punk but it gives the illusion that it is. They follow the path of bands like Black Train Jack, Nine Lives, Lifetime, and The Bouncing Souls. Poppy punk that hardcore kids can enjoy. It is reminiscent of The Replacements but with a harder edge.
This is a great poppy punk album. It will probably end up in my top 15 albums of the year. This is flat out a great time for just about anyone who is a fan of hardest hardcore to the little hot topic wanna be punks. You will be singing along in no time and if you aren't you will be nodding your head and tapping your feet. Get into it.
3.5/4
