Retirement Party
Somewhat Literate


4.0
excellent

Review

by chris. USER (51 Reviews)
July 9th, 2018 | 28 replies


Release Date: 2018 | Tracklist

Review Summary: I think cancer's gonna kill me, 'cause I got a real bad sunburn when I was 13.

“Retirement Party spent 34 minutes of my time letting every single stray thought or worry that pops into their head out into my headphones. Wait, that looks kinda negative putting it like that. I don’t mean-- I don’t want to come across as having that time wasted. But I can’t figure out any better way to describe it, that’s the album, that’s what it is. I don’t know. I guess it’s a hopeless endeavour to get you excited by describing it by what it is. Maybe I should close the tab and try again later…”

The whole exchange in the previous paragraph is my best attempt at encapsulating the nervous energy behind the lyricism and performance of Somewhat Literate. I really do mean nervous energy in a good way, though. Backed by some giant hooks on a foundation of punk beats and emo influence, Retirement Party dumps all of their shortcomings and fears in just such an endearing way. Authenticity oozes out of every catchy guitar hook and chorus that features lead vocalist Avery Springer’s distinctive vocal style and lyrics that focus on the minute details of day-to-day life. This album slipped past my radar by a couple months, but giving it a few spins now has been a blast. With a sound on par with other great bands like Worlds Greatest Dad and Charmer, Retirement Party can safely be called another torch-bearer for the newish emo/punk sound that’s been making waves over the past 2 years or so.



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Comments:Add a Comment 
McTime50
July 10th 2018


1021 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

hi, since writing this the average went up .2 points, thanks guys. this band is pretty cool, so if you're reading this right now and STILL haven't checked them out yet, go do that.



thanks for the pos also.

JigglyPDiddy
July 11th 2018


3721 Comments


Is this a suburban blues/pop punk ordeal?

McTime50
July 11th 2018


1021 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

no not really

Drubbi
July 11th 2018


298 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

This album makes me want to rev my dad's toyota pickup while wearing nail polish

McTime50
July 11th 2018


1021 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

that's good, right?

Deathconscious
October 23rd 2018


27529 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

the instrumentation is definitely better than most bands of this ilk. singer sounds like Velma from the live action movies though.

Deathconscious
October 23rd 2018


27529 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

damn, i kind of love this. might get a 4.5 eventually.

DadEsquire
November 21st 2018


111 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

strong contender for AOTY for me

Atari
Staff Reviewer
December 13th 2018


28012 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

this is awesome

McTime50
December 14th 2018


1021 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

this album slaps.



its not something that would make many aoty lists tho. still really good.

Deathconscious
December 31st 2018


27529 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

this album slaps. [2]

Atari
Staff Reviewer
January 4th 2019


28012 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

[3]



had to bump this up. one of my most-listened to albums over the past week. it's a fucking blast

Deathconscious
January 4th 2019


27529 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Velmacore rules.

TheTripP
April 15th 2019


4688 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Velmacore omgsh i need this now

GhandhiLion
July 6th 2019


17683 Comments


Not feeling that nervous energy in here.

Deathconscious
June 18th 2020


27529 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

stoked to get to the new record, listened to Old Age and im loving it. getting hard 90s vibes.

Atari
Staff Reviewer
June 18th 2020


28012 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

didn't dig it as much as this one but need to revisit it soon. that was one of my favorite songs though

Deathconscious
July 10th 2020


27529 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Something about the new one makes me feel so warm inside.

ShadowRemains
February 18th 2021


28102 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

this has some sleater-kinney vibes

Atari
Staff Reviewer
February 18th 2021


28012 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

glad you dug it!



guess I'll have to check out Sleater-Kinney



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