Public Opinion "Painted On Smile"

One part ultra-catchy punk, one part exorcism, this is an album that reckons with self-loathing and self-doubt so thoroughly that by the end of it, maybe things don't seem as cursed after all. "Painted On Smile" somehow draws together the melodicism of early aughts rock, the intensity of hardcore, and the spiky swagger of primordial punk into a surprisingly cohesive blend, bringing to mind bands like Militarie Gun, Drug Church, and Joyce Manor. Lyrically, the album hinges on their ability to capture existential frustration without stumbling into self-pity.

Track Listing:

1. Drawn From Memory
2. Hothead
3. Some Don't
4. Stethoscope
5. Passes Me By
6. Chicanery
7. No Fruit At All
8. Dry Clean Only
9. Scene Missing
10. Wear & Tear