If I was to hazard a guess I'd say Nashville's Vista Blue have featured on here more often than any other band. The reason for this is because they're very prolific and because I'm a big fan of their catchy blend of power pop and pop punk. Usually they put out themed releases featuring songs about the stuff they love, mainly sport or horror. This time around they're preparing to present their first full length dedicated to the spooky Halloween season. Titled Trick And Treats, you can expect 11 "hook-filled sing-alongs about haunted houses, trick or treating, zombies, ghosts and scary movies." As vocalist Mike Patton admits, there's numerous punk rock fans who don't always appreciate the band's power pop sound but hopefully they'll find this album more to their taste as it shows off more of their pop punk side. Without sacrificing any of their trademark catchiness, this time around they rock a little harder. Although not out until October, there's a couple of songs streaming already on Bandcamp : https://wearevistablue.bandcamp.com/album/tricks-and-treats
As well as the digital release, there's also going to be a cd version via Outloud! Records and a limited run of 50 orange cassettes that will no doubt be snapped up quickly so if you want one get it pre-ordered now from Ratgirl Records : http://ratgirlrecords.storenvy.com/products/28592843-tape-vista-blue-tricks-and-treats
This is the opening track on the album, a bouncy sub 90 second joy that reminds me a bit of Shit Out Of Luck period Lillingtons. I'm looking forward to hearing the full album. This is I Don't Wanna Trick or Treat With You...
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