Emo-punk veterans Safety are releasing their new EP on March 19th via Jetsam-Flotsam Records. Titled Greetings From The Sunshine State, Safety showcase a significant growth since 2015’s Congratulate Me, I’ve Lost My Mind. While the new EP trends a little darker than the band’s previous work, it still harnesses the raw energy, melodies, and musicianship Safety is known for.
If you’ve never heard anything from Safety before, you’re missing out. If bands like Hot Water Music, Braid, and Small Brown Bike excite you, then Safety is right up your alley. To hear for yourself, check out their first two singles from their upcoming EP!
The entire trio of Andy Diaz, Grayum Vickers, and Nick Dolan chipped in this time around, and we’re glad they did. After putting their head’s together, the three members of Safety settled on the following albums to highlight.
Favorite Album
“Colossal, Welcome the Problems. This was a no-brainer for us. Between the three members of Safety no record has had as much staying power or served as a more perpetual source of inspiration as Welcome the Problems. The lyrics are as enigmatic and pleasing as the intricate guitar and drum work. This is Colossal’s only full-length so far and it’s perfect timing, dynamics and versatility keep us constantly on the band’s instagram hoping for news of a new release, even though it’s been years.”
Overrated Album
“Lou Bega, A Little Bit of Mambo. Let us start out by saying that A Little Bit of Mambo has some real jams on it. There’s no doubt that “Mambo #5″ is a great cut, and you can make a compelling case for a few other catchy tracks like “Tricky, Tricky,” “Mambo Mambo” and “I Got a Girl”. For an album that went Triple-Platinum, you’d expect a little more bang for your buck with the deep tracks. “Lou’s Cafe” is utterly useless and there is overall too much fake chatter trying to transport the listener into an imaginary lounge world. “The Most Expensive Girl” sounds like a track that didn’t make it onto the Offspring’s Americana. Sorry Lou, but you said “The Trumpet” enough in the first track to need another track called “The Trumpet II” at the end of the record. Overall the lyrics are pretty weak, and at least slightly sexist at best. Overrated.”
Underrated Album
“Devon Williams A Tear in the Fabric. Devon Williams, the main song-writer and singer for legendary Epitaph expats Osker has had a long, amazing career since Osker broke up decades ago. His most recent album was probably the most under-rated album of 2020. A Tear in the Fabric is a gilded, sonic gem. Ethereal, catchy, deep. His lyrics have always been thought-provoking and unique. Each track flows perfectly. If you were lucky enough to get this on vinyl, well, how much do you want for it?”
