When it comes to the modern-day pop-punk scene, J Prozac is the epitome of class. He consistently turns out quality releases with his longtime band The Prozacs and as a solo artist. His solo work typically finds him expanding his musical palette yet never straying too far from his pop-punk roots. On his new single "Take Me Away," he's done something pretty remarkable: crafting a tune that's somehow both one of the poppiest and most "rock" songs he has ever done. By broad definition, this is what power pop is supposed to be. Sometimes I can't quite put my finger on what it is about Jay's music that strikes such a chord with me. But with "Take Me Away," it's just so obvious: he writes songs that you can feel deep in your soul. This is a song about being in such a dark place that you wish you could just run away from your life. But it's no bummer. Jay sings and performs this song with such raw emotion that you can't help but feel a connection. A song about hopelessness feels more like a song of hope because you know you're not alone in your despair. There are few songwriters in this genre who are this honest and open with their feelings. I also love the sound of this track: it's crisp and clean, but it also hits like a ton of bricks. On the flip side, "On My Own" is a great version of an old song by The Bates which was previously included on the Wolverine Records release What You Leave Behind (A Tribute To The Bates). Yet if you didn't know the track was previously released, you might think it was recorded just for this release. These two songs definitely have a similar vibe, and they work together perfectly as a single. Lighthouse Records will be releasing the vinyl next month, and you can pre-order now via Bandcamp. Copies are limited to just 100 in Germany and another 100 in the States, so don't dilly-dally!
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