Motion City Soundtrack - The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World

Motion City Soundtrack - The Same Old Wasted Wonderful WorldAfter a ten year absence that left a palpable void in the hearts of millennial emo kids, Motion City Soundtrack are finally back and yes, it's everything we hoped for. The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World (out September 19) feels like coming home: a dizzying, emotionally articulate blast of guitar laced pop punk that reminds us why this band meant so much in the first place. It's a sonic time machine, sure, but it never gets stuck in the past. Instead,

With standout tracks like "Default" and "WOR

slow-paced tracks and upbeat jams reminiscent of DJ Shadow's early hip hop influences

swing-like style

but Obvious Euphoria is a stop worth taking

'Collected' is a 40 years career spanning overview starting in 1980 with a grand finale with guests such as B

of James Brown" (KQED) and a band that "comes across like a party punk version of Sly and the Family Stone" (Consequence of Sound)

"a cry for a long-absent sunrise over a sorrowful and chaotic plane

The album's title-like much of it's charm-defies easy explanation

After his stint with Mudpuppy

Between April/September 1982 they recorded and mixed their debut album 'Nur Für Mädchen' in 15 days at Powerplay Studios

Beyond high energy anthems filled with blistering electronics

There was a palpable sense of anticipation in the air when Envy of None announced their debut in 2022