The Gamits - Antidote

Shining in the oversatured pop-punk scene these days is definitely a difficult task. With many people, especially as of late, the term "pop-punk" conjures images of the violin-wielding Yellowcard, the mall punk of Good Charlotte, and of course, every teenage girl's favorite, New Found Glory. Thankfully, the Gamits manage to stick to the "other" brand of pop-punk, straying from the so overdone lyrical content of teenage angst and heartbreak accompanied with sickeningly whiny vocals. Instead, the Gamits write infectious, smart, and enjoyable power pop/punk that would probably please most fans of early Green Day/Lookout! Records, and Fat Wreck's first few years. I doubt you'll find many people claiming the Gamits as their favorite band, but you'll probably find even less folks saying "the Gamits suck." Antidote is a worthy collection of songs that won't grow old anytime soon and will provide a fair amount of sing-alongs at the same time. [www.suburbanhomerecords.com]