Hank Wood And The Hammerheads return from a four year sabbatical with an even more vibrant, jubilant take on their already high energy approach to stomping NYC punk despite the underlying tone of heartbreak and loneliness. Lyrics so utterly depressing yet so relatable: “Baby I’m alone even when I’m standing next to you.” The vocals are belted out in soulful aggression, a style that has become all Hank’s own. You know you’ve got a truly magical record in your hands when you can’t flip the record over because you’re spending so much time with the first side. Spoiler alert: the second side is just as amazing. Highest possible recommendation if you’re fucking punk at all. –Juan Espinosa (Toxic State, toxicstaterecords.com)