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Masked Intruder clearly wants to bake ultra-melodic power-pop treats without making themselves look ridiculous, and they succeed very well. Especially since they are probably well-aged punk old-timers, but who can tell with the masks on? So the humorous twist of the "heartthrob" is wrapped up in thirteen catchy melodic songs filled with plenty of uuuhs and aaaahs, until even the grumpiest curmudgeon is in a lovesick spring mood. The musical reference is certainly not to be found with the latest emo poppers, but more with the RAMONES, who (as we know) produced a turbo variant of the BEACH BOYS and bubblegum pop. Music for lovesick teens, with multi-voiced harmonies that could give you diabetes, underpinned by distorted guitar and a punchy beat. Extra points for the criminally good rhyme "You could have anyone and you know it – what can I say to you, I'm no poet." So this is what it feels like to finally walk in the sunshine again after years in prison! In between, there's a doo-wop number that shows that a capella is no obstacle for the gang. Not for gloomy pondering, the album rushes through effortlessly and leaves a splendid mood. If you want to pull off something, you should choose this record.
