Born To Rock
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
A trio of rock’n’roll misfits from Connecticut, The Problem With Kids Today flirt with the ideas of the ‘70s, where punk, pop and countless others genre aren’t off the table across these quick 11 tracks.
The lively energy of the “Rock Show” opens the listen with Tate Brooks’ dense riffs alongside Reena Yu’s rowdy drumming via the scrappy climate, and “Johnny Rockets” follows with Silas Lourenco Lang’s playful bass lines populating the melodic and garage-rock spirited delivery.
Halfway through, “Slobberknocker” is a speedy, glam-punk blast of swirling intensity, while “All I Wanna Be” comes with plenty of toe tappin’ and head bobbin’ fun that’s kind of shouted but still very tuneful.
Near to the end, the hypnotic guitar and crisp drums lead into the proto-punk nods of the best track, “CEO”, and “Bittersweet” exits with some harmonica tossed into the tuneful rock’n’roll that’s retro and timeless.
All 3 members sing here, and the instructions on the packaging to ‘Be Played Loud!’ definitely enhances these 27 minutes of uninhibited fun.
Travels well with: Strange Parade- The Watchers; Bizou- Tragic Lover