The New What Next

If it’s trite to say Hot Water Music's third album for Epitaph is easily its finest album yet, it’s also the goddamn truth. When it comes to forceful, fluid and intricate punk-inspired sounds, few -- if any -- roar with the kind of expression and precision found on "The New What Next." Launched by the fiery, intricate anthem "Keep It Together," "The New What Next" is a bold musical proclamation that's uniquely paced and often irresistible. From the melodic yet cathartic drive of "End of the Line" to the captivating, infectious riffs that propel the mid-tempo "All Heads Down" and beyond, "The New What Next" builds on Hot Water Music's legacy and defies easy categorization. This twelve-song arsenal is sure to please long-time disciples and recent converts alike. "If there was one Hot Water Music record to own, it would be this one," bassist Jason Black states. Succinctly put, Black. Succinctly put.