Returning after their 2009 make-or-break album ‘Post-Nothing‘ there was always the danger that, stripped of their initial survival impulse, the energy of Japandroids would somehow be diluted. There was really no need to worry; ‘Celebration Rock‘ takes the groundwork previously set by the Vancouver duo and blows it into the sky in an explosion of energy and sound.
Jazmin included ‘Celebration Rock‘ in her end-of-year list commenting: “I loved Japandroids first and second albums a whole bunch and I love seeing the band live. But none of that prepared me for just how brilliant ‘Celebration Rock‘ would be. This is just a superbly fantastic album that takes the band’s punk roots and mixes it with awesome catchy choruses. And the more you play it, the better it gets. the true sign of a classic album!”
Nicole commented “First of all, ‘Celebration Rock‘? Yes, please. Second, I know this is a polarizing reference, but these guys almost sound like Blink 182 grew up. It’s a more mature take on adolescent punk rock. If you’re in need of a personal anthem, and who isn’t, “House That Heaven Built” is a must-hear“.
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