EP Review: Knuckle Puck - 'Disposable Life'
Boisterous pop-punk band Knuckle Puck release their latest EP ‘Disposable Life’. Originally from Chicago, the band have been together since 2010 and throughout their career they have had many successes from selling out shows to having hits in the charts. After a difficult year the band are back and are better than they were before.
‘Disposable Life’ is only short but it is extremely powerful and indulging. Sharp tones from guitars and raw energy and emotion throughout. Listening to the magnificent vocals you can feel the passion they have for their music.
The tracks on the EP are noisy, lively and wild which are sure to get you jumping along to the beat. The nostalgic tunes take us back to the early days of Knuckle Puck where they first discovered their sound through wrenching guitar riffs, tight drumbeats and perfectly blended vocals. This allows fans the chance to look back on their fondest memories of the bands songs which gives off an element of feel good vibes.
Knuckle Puck not only wanted to add previous sound but it’s also about every moment has meaning and through their words they want to tell a story of how precious life’s moments are. Knuckle Puck’s vocalist feels like they are rebooting the band and making this album has been so much fun to do and it feels so fresh and exciting as we try to capture some of that magic from 2013.
The songs are original and from the heart. The vocals are truly captivating with sweet melodies which takes me back to my first ever pop punk gig and moshing around having fun. The singles are upbeat and mellow but also give off a hint of heaviness. The words are both catchy and infectious and will have you playing them on repeat. The title Disposable Life reiterates the gap between the groups past and present sound and expresses what it means to lead a meaningful life.
The opening song ‘Gasoline’ is a favourite of mine as it is soft and slow to start but later gets faster and louder without being too overpowering. The lyrics with every day spent in the shade, I’ll watch it burn, throw gasoline on an open flame speaks of the groups idea of a new reality post covid and what life looks like going forward.
Another song I enjoyed is ‘Lonely Island’ as it’s energetic and optimistic making you feel more positive and happier whilst listening, it speaks of what it’s like to be alone, it’s not a nice feeling at times especially during isolation and it can make you feel down but somehow the band push on through as they realise, they have loved ones there for them to make it all better.
Knuckle Puck are hitting the road this Spring/Summer in the US and UK from February 10th to June 5th. Here at When The Horn Blows, we are excited for more music to come from this amazing band.
Words by Jade Morris
