Justin: Above The City topped my 2005 year-end list and still receives regular rotation in my house, generally at stadium volumes. The first track released from This Sinking Ship doesn't disappoint, with a guitar line that catchy like gonorrhea and a vocal melody that's been stuck in my head all week since hearing it. The production is a bit smoother, but highlights the fact that Joe has definitely found his voice, not feeling the need to imitate the gruffer side of southern punkrock. This is already showing signs of being the best Fat release this year and shows a young band really stepping into their own.

Smoke or Fire - "The Patty Hearst Syndrome"

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