Released on Myspace Records in 2008, Pennywise return with a monster effort. Granted, my opinion my be a bit influenced by the fact that I just finished reading "Punk Rock Dad" by Jim Lindberg (more on that in another post). Dad(s) or not, Pennywise stick to their proven formula straight ahead punk. Produced by Cameron Webb (Silverstein, Much The Same, Dynamite Boy, Vendetta Red) this marks a new era of musical complexity for Pennywise. Don't worry, the same anthemic 2-minute drills are found on "Reason To Believe", but they have mixed in some darker, moody tunes like "Give Me One Reason" "Confusion" and "The Western Wall".
There is an urgency to Jim's vocals. There has always been the political and social commentary and call to action coming from his words, but nowadays it's elevated somehow to a level of maturity not found on previous releases. "Make a list of the things you would risk if you knew you could never fail". That theme is found on many of the songs on "Reason To Believe"...what are you waiting for, stop complaining, do something and do it now! That social responsibility coupled with the driving, energetic and passionate music of the rest of the foursome makes this release a classic!
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