Sunday, April 06, 2025

Geoff Palmer - Kodak Flash


I've been a big Geoff Palmer fan since the early days of this blog. I'm a fan of everything he does, but I have to admit I have an especially soft spot for his pop-punk stuff. So of course I'm on board with him doing a whole EP of pop-punk tunes. On Kodak Flash, he is supported by one heck of a band: Tyler Spatz on bass, Paul Kennedy on drums, Zack Sprague on guitar, and F & L favorite Daniel James on lead guitar. These four tracks (two of which have already been smash hits on the Underground Garage) are everything that pop-punk music ought to be: exceptionally well-crafted, catchy as hell, relatable to life, and simply fun to listen to. Palmer is talented enough to play any kind of music, but he keeps going back to this kind of stuff because he truly loves it. And given that my tastes lean more to the pop side of the pop-punk equation, these songs could not be any more up my alley. Even when these folks put the pedal to the metal on a song like "Rubberneck," those melodies and hooks are undeniable. "Bye Bye Baby" hearkens back to Road to Ruin/End of the Century–era Ramones, and I could not be more stoked. "Teenage Memories," with its wistful lyrics and exquisite harmonies, hits that sweet spot where pop-punk and power pop become one. By its very nature, this EP is bound to leave you wanting more. Delivering four songs in less than eight minutes, this is an all killer, no filler experience. Kodak Flash is a first class effort all the way and yet another must-buy from the red-hot Stardumb Records. The vinyl release is on a one-sided 12", and I'd recommend moving quickly if you want one of those beauties!

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