The Thermals: Personal Life | CD review

(Kill Rock Stars)Over four fine albums, Portland's whipsmart pop-punks have tackled religion, politics, family and other high concepts; their fifth is all about love, and of course, that's hardly less complicated. A first glance at the titles might suggest guitarist/singer Hutch Harris was in the throes of true romance – I'm Gonna Change Your Life, Your Love Is So Strong – but in fact these might just as well continue: "...  But Not in a Good Way." Harris flips expectations line by line in ...

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