Teenage Rehab – “Lets be Enemies” (Jailhouse! Records) That’s right a new full length release from your favorite Hillbilly cousins from Paducah, KY, Teenage Rehab. This time around “Lets be Enemies” has a slightly tighter sound, produced perfectly, and included some very solid melodies. One thing I’ve noticed about Teenage Rehab that stands apart from many punk bands is the precision they put into the instrumental production. This album is a fine example of the craftsmanship they show. The drums are crisp, the bass lines bounce like Mexican jumping beans, and the guitar action is in-depth, but not overly complex. In this album Teenage Rehab seems to have added some more gang vocals, which is what I think really makes the album sound that much tighter than prior releases. One of my favorite things about Teenage Rehab is that they have a unique sound that doesn’t resemble many other bands, no matter the current punk trend. It’s great to hear a band that isn’t worried about the current punk rock trends and does things their way.
The more I listen the more I realize what a great album this is. The lyrics have an old school punk rock, blue collar feel to them. Blend that together with the upbeat craftsmanship they have with their instruments and you get the best of both worlds poured into a much needed tall frosty glass of Fuck you attitude. Some of the songs I enjoyed the most are; “Fair Fight”, “Anxiety”, “Sick Of Your Face”, & “Voices”, but this is one of those albums with few (if any) flawed songs.
