But the songs appear to be the work of somebody outgoing, who is introspective enough to analyse any misgivings that may have occurred throughout his life. Be that as it may (psychoanalysis over!), the songs are well crafted works that blend everything from the genres of pop, punk, and rock. To say there is something here for everybody is an overstatement, but you would be hard-pressed to locate anything unsavoury.



Album opener Monkey is a contentedly upbeat pop/punk romp, while dealing with personal issues (a recurring theme on this album): ?I've got a monkey on my back. I've got a monkey on my head. I've got a monkey in my life...? It's enjoyable, as opening tracks go, but on first listen it appears clumsily thrown together, and could benefit from a little extra overdrive on some guitar parts. At times it simply feels as though it is lacking in something, but it's difficult to put a finger on what exactly.