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Well said! I couldn’t agree more with your second “criticism.”

This is topnotch songwriting!!! These guys have their shit together!!! “Creatures of Habit” is the standout track for me, so far.

My most anticipated album of the year! Thanks so much!!!

1. Bad Books - III 2. The Menzingers - Hello Exile 3. Vanish - Familiar Faces 4. Get Scared - The Dead Days 5. Slaughter Beach, Dog - Safe And Also... 6. Microwave - Death Is A Warm Blanket 7. The Milk Carton Kids - The Only Ones 8. Wilco - Ode To Joy 9. Free Throw - What’s Past Is Prologue 10. Aaron West - Routine Maintenance

I admit, there’s so much music out there nowadays (and such little time), that (unfortunately) I tend to “judge a book by its cover” when it comes to exploring new music. I typically look at the creativeness of the band’s name, the album name and song names...and even their album art. I know it’s a bad policy, and I probably overlook a lot of good bands, but it’s just the mode I’ve developed over the years. Anyway, with that being said, I’m glad I saw enough in these guys to take a closer look. This is very good stuff!!!

I’m not gonna waste a whole lot of my breath (like someone else already has), I’ll just say; that a TRUE Menzo fan is going to like this, no matter what. To me, new music from them is like getting a phone call from an old friend-catching up and sharing new stories. They’ve definitely earned my respect over the years, so I’ll continue to give them my loyalty.

Thank you!!! ?

This kind of blows my mind-but I like it...A LOT!

Not sure if I should say something positive or negative? Do I want upvotes or downvotes? ?

Nice album title! (thank you, Soupy)

Another one bites the dust! What ever happened to “The Deep End” (Nerve Endings) sound? Very disappointed in the direction this band is going.

Well put! When a band no longer meets your expectations, just listen to one of the many other bands out there that fills that void!

That is exactly how I feel about them! I don’t expect anything groundbreaking, I just expect their songs to “jam”...and they always do!

Well said!!!

Shit...this is good! Edit: These guys are really fucking good! Thanks @desk! Always makes my day to be introduced to some good music!

I’ll say it until I’m blue in the face...I’d much rather a band sound “the same” than try to experiment with an uncharacteristic sound and diminish the integrity of the band (and their music). I look for consistency...and these guys are definitely consistent!

Definitely one of the most consistent bands out there!

"The Fallout" is what introduced me to them, and I loved it. I felt like they put their "all" into it. I just didn't feel the same conviction from them in ROTR. Truthfully, it felt overproduced and too experimental. Pretty much all the things you liked about it, I disliked. Lol. Thats not to say there aren't good songs on ROTR, just not enough to keep my attention. Anyway, I just moved on from them and onto other bands. I do, however, still check out the new material they put out...I just don't get into it. They're a talented band, I won't deny that. Just not my cup of tea anymore.

I’d rather not reply to such an opinionated comment, but I will. And, to simplify...they just did! And they lost me with THAT album (ROTR)! I wanted to like it, but just didn’t.

Seems like the artwork is providing more entertainment than the actual song.

And “skin alley”...below it all! ?

This is good! I’m a bit burnt out on songs like this, but their delivery was well executed.

It’s not a terrible song, but it’s just not the CTE I once knew. They pretty much lost me after “The Fallout”. I understand that bands “evolve”, but this isn’t that. Imo, it’s a lack of creativeness. I’d rather a band sound the same forever. Nothing wrong with sticking to a signature sound.

Great (upcoming) band!!! And already with quite a nice catalogue of good songs!

Yeah, that’s a good one too. State Champs’ “Losing Myself” is one of my favorites too. Also directed by Kyle Thrash.