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The Front Bottoms are back at it again with their fifth studio album, “Back on Top.” The four-man band from New Jersey has stayed true to its funny and clever style and lyrics. This album is an 11-track story about falling in love with someone who surpasses the definition of lover ― a best friend — and then, of course, about coping with losing that best friend when the relationship falls apart. There’s this ambience throughout the album, an auditory light you can only see if you close your eyes. We’re led to believe that this light is some form of love; whether it’s religious or simply a relationship, that’s open to interpretation. Interestingly enough, on the last track, you hear the lyrics, “Just because something burns bright, doesn’t mean it’s gonna burn forever,” going back to having something great but losing it in the end. However, guessing from the album title, “Back on Top,” these boys survived it and came out better and have made quite the album to prove it so.
“Back on Top” released on Sept. 18, 2015.
Perfect if you like: Motion City Soundtrack and Bowling for Soup
Favorite tracks: “Cough it Out,” “Laugh ‘til I Cry” and “2YI”
