Arizona's veteran punk rockers TA-80, at it since 2001, are back with another great album that's sure to be the party record of the summer. When it comes to Open Late, the title says it all. This is your soundtrack to good times after dark — delivering ten more tracks of rockin' and super-catchy punk rock. You know what I'm talking about: fun, anthemic music that begs to be played loud while you make your way from the roller rink to the basement show to the diner that never closes. Expect shredding guitars, shout-along choruses, and hooks that never quit. If you've been waiting four decades for a band to properly punk up Toto's "Africa," your moment has arrived. And how about a robust rendition of The Vindictives' "Alarm Clocks" with Mr. Nick Spoon guesting on lead vocals? Last year's Turn It Up! was a criminally underrated album release for TA-80, and now Open Late follows it with every bit as much enthusiasm, power, and charm. Any time I get dismayed about the state of the world, it's music like this I turn to. Having my face rocked off is almost always a cure for whatever ails me. If I had to pick one band on Earth that I'd most want to drink beers with, this would be the one. Load up on Pop Rocks & King Cobra tallboys and catch the first train to Tempe Rock City!
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