Two years after making waves with their debut LP, New Jersey’s Cathedral Ceilings are back with their second album, La La La…Whatever — a title that perfectly captures how I feel whenever I open the app formerly known as Twitter on my phone. The music of Cathedral Ceilings, however, evokes the exact opposite reaction. Their take on melodic punk rock is fresh, exhilarating and worth checking out.

Often described as Cheap Trick on speed, that comparison fits them to a T. I also sense a resemblance to the energetic bounce of Sicko and the rock-and-roll heart of The Replacements. Cathedral Ceilings deliver sharp hooks with undeniable pop sensibility while staying true to their punk rock roots. The guitar work is electrifying, and the vocals are dynamic and powerful, setting them a notch above many peers in the genre.

Recommended for anyone looking for high-energy, hook-driven punk rock with staying power.

LP and CD out now on Dromedary Records.

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