"We're turning 30 now, and there's this idea that that's when real life comes on. In a way, this album is us saying, 'we don't have to grow up or get boring.'" The Menzingers consists of Greg Barnett, Tom May, Eric Keen, and Joe Godino, and the Scranton, Pennsylvania band came together while the members were still in their teenage years. 5 albums later, the punk rock gang has kept its youthful energy, and After The Party brims w/ "anthemic harmonies," "furious power chords," and larger-than-life melodies. Check out "Tellin' Lies," which features a very catchy hook ("Where we gonna go now that our 20s are over?"), "Thick as Thieves," "Midwestern States," and the title cut. This is the indie exclusive, download card included.

• indie exclusive red vinyl
• includes download card
• music label: Epitaph 2017

reviewed by enbee 02/2017