Resurrection＜Colored Vinyl＞

Bouncing back from their first lineup change since the band formed in 1997, New Found Glory return with Resurrection, an album of triumphant pop-punk that finds the band returning with a newfound sense of focus and confidence. Written after the band's tumultuous relationship with guitarist Steve Klein led to his ejection from the group, New Found Glory sound like anything but a band recovering from a tragic loss. Revitalized and refocused, New Found Glory tackle the ugly business of parting ways with pop-punk aplomb, pouring their energy into creating the quintessential break-up record. Rather than a sonic pity party fueled by torch songs, however, Resurrection is the kind of break-up album you dive into when you've decided you're finally over everything and ready to emerge into the sunlight once again. The band sounds vital and energetic, and while there's still a hint of sour grapes to be heard, all in all the album feels like a return to the basics. Given how well New Found Glory have bounced back from losing a founding member, fans can rest assured that there are bright things in the future for the newly streamlined punk outfit. ~ Gregory Heaney

前作から3年ぶりとなるニュー・アルバム。エピタフより発表した過去2作では原点回帰とも言えるファスト&メロディアスなパンクを前面に押し出していたが、〈復活〉を表題に掲げたこのホープレスへの移籍作も、そうした路線を突き進んでいる。特に“The Worst Person”など中盤の楽曲は、ドライヴ・スルー時代のナンバーと言われてもまったく違和感なし!? 2000年代初頭のメロコア好きなら感涙必至の出来だろう。
bounce (C)粟野竜二