The lead vocals, by Christian Fall, can get as gravelly as Rancid’s, or as melodic and tough as British punk of the ’80s, kinda like The Clash sans accent.
Punk with lots of high end. Best songs are “Beloved Infidels,” “Black Bean Chili Thing,” and a cover of Roger Miller’s “King of the Road.” Let that sink in.
In an age of punker-than-thou, MxPx is a breath of fresh air. They write hyperenergetic tunes filled with broken-hearts, questions, and strivings for change.
If the songs sound familiar, it’s because they’re covers. If the musicians sound familiar, it’s because they’re from Cadillac Tramps, The Grabbers, and Joyride.