New Found Glory – Resurrection

New Found Glory have been around for a substantial amount of time crafting pop punk songs that reflect downward spirals and love that’s been smashed by a giant pillar of self-destruction. When delving into the bands new record, Resurrection, you might fall madly in love with what you’re hearing, or you might clash with that monster called drone. But, with those high powered riffs making the album interesting, loving it might be the right choice.

Resurrection contains better, more refined lyrics than past efforts. They bite hard into the wand that weaves enough poetry to keep the lyric warriors entertained. The band have sourced their words like fine wines or mouth watering steaks that melt in the mouth. They’re belted out with force and heart and could become nailed to your mind.

Selfless starts the record with a high powered riff. The track never boils over or generates anything spellbinding; but it’s a song that will keep the music generator in you from stopping. The infectiousness and bitterness is wrapped around the song like a snake. Resurrection comes second. It’s a contribution that describes bad blood between the band and a former member. It is volatile and brutal, sparking a courageous fight for freedom. The band want to peel themselves away from the past and want to embrace the future. The guitars rattle along like a chaotic car ride, in a good way, with enough beer inside of you, you’d lap this song up even more.

Vicious Love is drenched in apathy and pessimism. The whole track is as infectious as a disease, it bridges the gap between good and just ludicrously catchy while the lyrics are poetic enough to keep the wordplay squad entertained. Degenerate pinpoints loneliness. There is life and focus in the song, keeping the concentration from depleting. The riff is pleasing and quivers the bones. Living Hell yet again involves a killer, pristine riff. The song slows down, dropping pressure for a little sincere note to a lover. It’s paced well, showing a softer side to the band.

New Found Glory is a pop punk institution to some. On Resurrection they’ve embarked on creating succinct riffs that please and lyrics that leave you to ponder.