Chicago’s The Arrivals are back with a new album called “Volatile Molotov” and it needs to be said, the band is on fire on this one. Whether they’re pounding away in pure punkrock mode in songs like “Two Years” and “Children’s Crusade” or when they slow things down a little, the hooks and the energy are always there., making this album nothing but a pleasure to listen to.
I’m not sure how to describe these guys because they’ve got a bit of everything going on. It’s kinda like a mixture of Midwestern punkrock with British pop influences thrown in for goo measure. I can compare these guys to Dillinger Four (bassist Paddy is in both bands) and Naked Raygun with touches of Elvis Costello. But I can just as well tell you that they have this American Steel vibe going on mixed in with some of The Clash and The Jam.
Whatever you make of it, there’s no denying the quality of these songs. They’ve got the hooks and melodies to reign you in before hitting you over the head with intelligent lyrics that are actually worth spending a thought or two on.
Score: 8 out of 10
http://www.recessrecords.com
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