Sum 41 - All Killer, No Filler

Ahh, Punk. Well I have been on a punk kick lately and can't seem to get enough of it. So Sum 41's latest release "All Killer, No Filler," arrived just in time. I have been a fan of Sum 41 since their last album "Half Hour of Power," and their unique punk rock sound is just what the doctor ordered. The band's first single, "Fat Lip," is really catchy, and combines a rocking chorus with some rap, well, as rap as four white guys (and one brown) from Canada can get. Anyway, the point is that the song is awesome, and has a really unique sound to it. The rest of the album has a more punk feel than Fat Lip, but it is the kind of punk that I love. Fast riffs and short songs, but void of the all too typical raspy voice and solo-less guitars. In fact, Sum 41 seems to pull some of the parts in tracks straight from the 80s where guitar solos rule. Just when you think it is all punk, they bust out some really cool power guitar solo that blows you away and makes you smile. Basically, the album is fun. That is something I love about bands like SUM and New Found Glory, you put in the CD and it makes you want to dance around the room. My only complaint about this album is the same complaint I had with their last album, it is too short. The band seems to poke fun at this with the title "All Killer, No Filler," but I still wish they could tack on another 15 minutes or so of good songs. If you have never heard Sum 41 and are a New Found Glory fan or even an old Blink-182 fan, you are sure to dig this album. [www.sum41.com]