Knuckle Puck – ‘Disposable Life’

Throughout their 10+ years together, Knuckle Puck have consistently carved an emotional brand of pop-punk. While 2020’s suitably titled ’20/20’ record somewhat stepped away from that, allowing the quintet to be at their most upbeat, overall, it centred on an uplifting and looser songwriting approach. Now, as the Chicago band return with ‘Disposable Life’, the continue with that momentum while simultaneously celebrating their past. From the outset, ‘Gasoline’ bursts with familiarity, incorporating shining harmonies as Joe Taylor and guitarist Nick Casasanto exchange vocals. With an undercurrent of driving instrumentation, the opening track is the sound of a revitalised Knuckle Puck. Previous single ‘Levitate’ follows in a similar fashion; fast-paced drums segue into sharp and soaring guitar...