This record is straying away a bit from the hardcore theme of the past few record reviews. The Marked Men play poppier punk in the vein of Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu and Jay Reatard. "Fix My Brain", is the groups 4th full length LP and continues to show us that these guys know how to write catchy punk songs while sticking to their roots and being innovative.
Song after song, these guys bust out driving and catchy guitar riffs coupled with an-thematic and melodic vocal melodies. While these songs may be catchy and fun, the lyrics are about real life problems, which makes sense since the members are older dudes. Heartbreak and mental anxiety are often themes of The Marked Men's jams.
There are a lot of bands trying to sound like these guys nowadays but The Marked Men stand out due to their intensity, variation and lo-fi sound.
Another great album from this awesome and progressive band. Definitely worth checking out.
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Tracklist:
1. A Little Time
2. Sully My Name
3. It's Not A Crime
4. A Little Lesson
5. Wait Here, Wait For You
6. Sophisticate
7. Someday
8. Fix My Brain
9. Going Crazy
10. You Said Enough
11. Don't Look At Me
12. Sadist
13. Stay Home
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