Sick Things sound like what happens when you lock four punk kids in a room with nothing but the discographies of Thin Lizzy and Def Leppard, a stack of Marshall amps, and a couple Flying V guitars. Their sophomore LP Too Beaucoup is loud, catchy, and crammed with the kind of big choruses you want to shout along to.

Like fellow Canadian rock’n’roll revivalists Dangereens, Sick Things aren’t aiming for innovation—they’re aiming to absolutely nail a sound, and they do. Waste My Time could’ve easily slipped onto Hysteria (with a little extra bite), while Leave It on the Line would slot in nicely between Jailbreak deep cuts.

I know there are still plenty of rock’n’rollers out there, across all ages, but I’ll admit I’m baffled by how many of them flock to tribute band festivals while original bands like Sick Things are out here delivering the same rush—only louder, fresher, and without the cosplay. To each their own, sure. But for nostalgic souls with an itch for something familiar and new, Sick Things are more than willing to throw them a bone or two. Just drop the needle on the opening notes of Memories—Pete, Keith, Roger, and John would nod in approval.

Now available for streaming, but the band is working on getting it out on vinyl eventually.

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