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Keep Your Heart

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There seems to only be a few bands left that still give a damn about having energy and writing good punk rock. The Loved Ones are among that group, and this CD proves that punk isn't quite dead. A straightforward punk sound a la faster Social D, with loud n' scratchy vocals somewhat reminiscent of Hot Water Music (but not as low and gruff, Dave can hit notes better) or Brendan from Lawrence Arms. There are only a few songs on here I could skip over, but the entire album is a great listen. For fans of the above-mentioned bands or anything of the sort. A great pick up for when all that monotonous 4/4 tempo, clean channel "indie" music is bumming you out.

Simply put, this is a great album. I found these guys on MySpace and got the CD, and really enjoyed it. They are just straight up good old fashioned punk rock. Yet their vocals are quite good and make it fun to listen to, but also retain that punk rock urgency that is missing from so many albums. Great album for fans of just good driving punk rock.

Not much else to say, this is just a great album. If you like catchy punk rock with a raw edge, you'll love this. Impossible to pick a fave on this one.

Nothing new, nothing interesting, nothing that stands out. Pretty much like every band that spawned from Lifetime. But at the same time, just keeps your toe tapping and is catchy, but not in an obnoxious and overtly poppy or limp. The thing that really makes this stand out vs. a million other bands that don't do this style well, is the rough-around-the-edges spark of soul.