Melodic pop-punk is, of course, the approved sound of the ten approved cuts on this LP. Lyrics are committed, guitars up in front, but the standard for this punk style is much higher. LAST STAND should aim their sights to the likes of STRANGLEHOLD or MOVING TARGETS, and a bit more energy (as on “Scum Guns”) wouldn’t hurt.
An average pop-punk release by this Boston outfit. At times reminiscent of STIFF LITTLE FINGERS, but in many ways is no comparison. LAST STAND takes a more American, roots-rock approach with a repetitious beat in the simplest and most basic form.
These two bands have almost the same line-up, and both boast a mid-speed punk style with compositions that verge on memorability. The track by NOONDAY UNDERGROUND, “Injun Joe,” wins the honors here by virtue of its enthusiastic vocal choruses. Solid all-around.
