Hey, you.

Yeah, you. Go to that box in the back of the closet and dig your goddamn Ramones t-shirt and that button-festooned leather jacket out of storage. And while you’re at it, put some Blondie, Green Day, and Screeching Weasel on the stereo too. Don’t look at me like I’m stupid, do it! After all, Heartsickle by The Unlovables is out!

For those who don’t know, The Unlovables, composed of Hallie Bullit, Frank Leone, Mat Ranauro, and Mikey Erg (yes, from the Ergs!) are one of my new favorite bands. After listening to their last album Crush Boyfriend Heartbreak for days and weeks on end, as well as catching a killer set by them a few months ago, I can’t really listen to anything else to be honest. Heartsickle, out on Whoa Oh Records, is 13 songs of pure, sugar-laden and hook-insane pop-punk goodness. I’ve listened to it about 4 times just today so far. From the opening notes of “Leave Me Alone” to the totally dance-inspiring “Dance Party For 2 (Your Room 3 AM)”, which happens to be my favorite song on the album, to going out with a bang with “Crazy Tonight”, the whole thing is just one nonstop party that you really can’t help but smile and wanna totally flip out and dance on the subway with your headphones on.

It seems to me like good old-fashioned pop-punk is making a comeback and good thing that The Unlovables seem like they’re at the head of that attack, ‘cause I can’t really imagine another band there right now. With them, as well as bands like The Ergs!, The Steinways, and Late Night Wallflower favorites The Measure (SA), it looks like fans of pop-punk like me are set for life.

So what the hell are you waiting for? Go get Heartsickle now! It’s out and can be found at your friendly neighborhood indie record store, or from The Unlovables themselves via their website.

Tags: Album Review, The Unlovables, new album //