Goes great w/ a can of Starbucks double shot espresso

Imagine – the year is 1996. You’re a teenager stuck between that awkward stage of old enough to drive, but not old enough to have a part time job. Old enough to be responsible for your actions, but not not old enough to have the freedom to make your own decisions. These are the ideas and feelings conveyed in the 17 foot stomping tracks album: Life in General. The average song length is less than 3 minutes.

A straight shot of Adrenalin laced bass riff and drum beats with heart felt lyrics would best describe Life In General. The album was released early in the band’s career when they were almost as young as their listeners. Like their teenage listeners trying to mature and find themselves, so was the band trying to find their sound and establish a following. This is reflected in songs like, “Middle Name” and “My Mom Still Cleans My Room” where the lyric reflect a longing to be taken seriously. Listening to this album when I’m in my car on long trips transports me back to 10th grade riding my bike to work after school and complaining about my grades, parents, and not having a girlfriend. I would recommend this album to anyone who enjoys drum driven west coast punk, wants to revisit high school hi-jinks, or if your mom or spouse still cleans your room.

Tracks to look out for:

Cristalena (cool punk riff)

Move to Bremerton ( long distance relationship drama)

Chick Magnet ( cool rockabilly vibes/w punk under tones)

Southbound (road trip song with a fun a guitar solo)