Sometimes they come back...
If you thought pop-punk with catchy melodies, choruses, female vocals, and a penchant for good vibes was dead, you are mistaken!
THE BOMPOPS are releasing their second album this year.
THE BOMPOPS are a charming quartet, two men and two women. The two women sing and play guitar, while the two men play bass and drums.
The band has been around for 13 years. In addition to several EPs and an album in 2017, the band has also performed extensively on stages that matter. So it's no surprise that FAT WRECK CHORDS, the label of Fat Mike from NoFx, took notice of the band. After all, this is the sound that the label represents.
The female vocals add an extra touch to the sound. This consists of good vibes, bubble-gum punk rock, and sometimes a certain anger and sadness. Nearly perfectly rehearsed, with nearly perfect timing.
The album is just plain fun.
What might be a bit unfortunate is that the lyrics tend to get a bit overshadowed. They are quite reflective and can sometimes turn away from the Californian sun.
California must be a special state. Not only has the state shaped an entire style in punk rock, but bands that create this very sound keep emerging from there. It rarely sounds boring. A secret musician gene seems to be spreading dominantly there.
THE BOMPOPS “Death in Venice Beach” could become a great summer—or at least a pleasant spring—album that spreads good vibes with catchy music.
