So Montreal's Private Lives released a really tremendous sophomore LP last year that somehow evaded my detection. I quite often regret reviews I didn't write, but that particular miss had me feeling like a goalie who lets in an easy one and ignites a deafening chorus of boos. Rarely will you hear a more satisfying cocktail of power pop, new wave, post-punk, garage rock, and punk rock pulled off in such a fresh and contemporary way. How did I miss that boat? On the bright side, I know for sure I won't sleep on the next album! In the meantime, Private Lives' new single on Bachelor Records is a rocket blast of awesomeness headed straight through your ears and into your heart. "Think I'm Coming Around" is very much in the classic punk rock mold. It's driving, energetic, and bursting with hooks. Jackie and Chance play off each other beautifully on this track, and the rhythm section really lays the pedal to the metal. If powerpop/punk is your thing, this song 100% needs to be in your music library. B-side "Television Faces" is giving major punky new wave vibes, and I'm sure not mad about that. The feel is more modern yet still plenty urgent. I love a band that can deliver music with a message and still put the music front and center. Man, this really is a perfect single. My friends in Europe will want to snag a copy of the vinyl. And by all means, if you don't yet own Salt of the Earth, that's an absolute, positive mandatory must-buy!
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