Hailing from Chi Town, Knuckle Puck (Mighty Ducks fans?) started out as a cover band. Joe Taylor (vocalist), Kevin Maida (guitarist), and John Siorek (drummer) started writing their own songs around 2011, and after a slew of well received singles and EPs, they released Copacetic in 2015. A melodic, emo take on punk, the debut album consists of catchy, accessible tunes that sometimes thrash, and at other times favor a slower, more reflective approach. Songs to check out: “Disdain,” “Pretense,” “Untitled,” “True Contrite,” and “Wall to Wall (Depreciation).”

• 10th anniversary remixed + remastered edition
• violet colored vinyl
• housed in gatefold sleeve w/ alternate cover art
• limited edition
• original release year: 2015
• music label: BMG 2025

reviewed by donut savage 10/2016

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