With their expertise in the pop punk genre, the men of New Found Glory have taken themselves to another level with their eighth full-length record Resurrection, delivering an album of high energy, creativity, fluidity and edge. The album is a must-have for lovers of pop-punk or adventurous listeners who desire a much-needed soundtrack to their summer days.
Unlike Radiosurgery, I found the start of this release much more appealing, easing you in nicely. While hearing “Selfless” for the first time, the mind-blaring guitar introduction caught me off guard and the coordination of the drum work was impressive. Followers of the band will recognise that not only is the craftsmanship of this album different compared to their previous releases such as Coming Homeand Sticks and Stones, it’s evident that they’ve found their calling in creating infectious tunes that just stick with you to the very end.
“Resurrection” is a simple track yet it somehow becomes the rhythm of your heart as it illuminates its electrifying vibes; the atmosphere it creates pumps your blood faster and you become attached. If you preferred New Found Glory’s older and melancholic classics like “It’s Not Your Fault” and “All Downhill From Here”, you may not find this track as appetising. Although, it seems to be part of the band’s efforts to give new fans a chance to discover their inner greatness.
With “Vicious Love” bringing lots of enthusiasm to the record with its fun pop punk choruses and hooks, it convincingly has a delicious and infectious rhythm, which in no doubt is a track prone to being repeated over and over again without any shame. Punk rock lovers can also appreciate “Stories of a Different Kind”, with striking resemblance of Yellowcard’s “Twenty Three”, amplifying Pundik’s vocals as well as portraying the highly organised structure and obvious intentions of natural flow.
It’s clear that the band have gone all lengths with the creativity for this album. They stuck to their guns, trying things outside their comfort zone, while keeping the heart and soul in each of these songs that fans new and old should be able to appreciate.
To resurrect is to rise from the dead and sure enough, with Resurrection, New Found Glory have risen above and beyond their own capabilities.
Review Score: 8.5 out of 10
Resurrection is out now.
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