Title: Melodic but harder than pop punk
Review: I don't like most bands categorized with the phrase "pop punk." I've heard "melodic punk" used to describe the Riddlin' Kids, and it's closer to the truth. They rock harder than pop punk, and with the exception of the single "I Feel Fine," the punk edges out the pop. Some songs reflect the positive aspects of relationships, but most deal with failed relationships. These go beyond simplistic recounts of events and recognize underlying patterns and emotional impacts while still maintaining a rather positive view, all of which helps to give the band more lyrical depth than a lot of their punk-ish peers. "Wasted Away," about a lonely and isolated girl in a small town who dreams of something better and is "praying for a time when she doesn't hate her life," is one of my favorite tracks. Overall the album is upbeat, full of energy and made me a huge fan of the Riddlin' Kids. I've already recommended the band to many of my friends.
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