This one was really disappointing as I held high expectations for it after hearing the single "This Respirator". I was a fan of this style of ska/punk, and hoped to hear some more of the same. What followed was a overall bland, generic feeling for 99% of the record. There is one good song (see above) and another one or two listenable ones (Mastering the World's Smallest Violin, KHTDR). I suppose my opinion is jaded based on why I went looking into this band in the first place, as the only songs I like are linked to the ska influence. From what I'd heard about this band, I expected a much heavier skay presence, and as a result this one fell flat for me. If what you're looking for is punk music, this may be a good place - I'm not as familiar with the genre as I am others - to look into. I'm still going to look into this band's first recording, as I hear that's where they peaked sadly, but I'll only leave with one or two songs from this listen.
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