Album Rating: 3.5
Not deviating a great deal from their prior recordings, New Jersey band Man Overboard deliver more energetic & uncomplicated pop-punk on their self-titled 2nd LP. Now back to being a quintet with the reinstatement of guitarist Wayne Wildrick, it's fairly tight stuff & there is just enough growth & variety evident. Produced by New Found Glory's Steve Klein, the involving hooks are nicely complemented by the dual vocal dynamic & odd sprinkling of fan-favorite gang chants. At only 34 minutes in length & with next to no filler, it's another fun release by this hard-working group. Recommended Tracks: Punishment, Dead End Dreams, Headstone & Rare.
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