Nothing changes my attention on the second track “The Inquirer” as it is just as dominant as the previous.  This track I can see will be getting a lot of play be it satellite, internet, or traditional radio.  It just has that sound to it that is not going to annoy you if you hear it a few times a day.

As the CD continues the songs become mellow as seen in “The Bridge” a track about a relationship’s conclusion.  One of my favorites, “Brittle Heart” with lyrics of apology and pain even sticks to you harder with help of vocals from the wives of Hause and Walsh.  Even with the songs slowing down I was not really concerned if I was listening to punk rock or punk pop, it still sounded fine to me.

Fans of the Hold Steady should check out “Selfish Masquerade” with Franz Nicolay contributing to this punk ballad sing-a-long.  If that was not enough, Tad Kubler appears on “Louisiana” with an exceptional solo for this folksy song about people not giving up on rebuilding the hurricane Katrina affected areas.

Ending the album is a rock love song “I Swear”.  Reminding me of something you might hear Against Me! create, this song was my choice track on the album.  For an album that started off so powerful it was almost suiting to have it end in this manner. 

This CD is great for all the old punk rockers out there who are sick and tired of the new commercial crap that's supposed to be punk music that keeps making our ears bleed.  This is a CD for all the folk out who know what being a punk rocker means and appreciates music for what it is.    It’s not just punk as much as punk rock 'n' roll, it is a perfect blend to listen to.  Fans of Bouncing Souls, Smoke Or Fire, and just good rock should check this CD out.  You will not be disappointed.