There is a reason why almost every positive review of an old school pop punk record refers to the summer. Good (classic) pop punk is fun, upbeat, melodic and fast, and makes you want to take a ride to the beach (or a show) and hang out with your buddies like there is not a care in the world. And this is exactly what German pop punk masters Neon Bone offer on their latest EP I Wanted You To Know, which has four hits and zero misses. Why Did You Go Away is the most punchy track on the EP with a catchy chorus that I’m sure I’ve heard somewhere before. The title track reminds me in a good way of the tasty goodness of First Base. And, to further sugar my liking for this EP, Put It On A Rest and Island of Dreams (a Springfields cover) add a healthy dose of bubblegum and ’60s pop. RIYL: Masked Intruder, The Queers, The Yum Yums.
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