Michael Street

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Caféïne brings New Love on fifth record

With little experience in the punk music genre I wasn't sure what to expect from Caféïne's upcoming album, New Love. After listening through the 11-track album I was pleasantly surprised. A playful, energetic and hopeful tone is established during the first track, “New Love,” and the album rarely deviates from this likable formula. Although the melodies are fun and grab your attention, I wish there were more tracks like “Black Swans” to provide something with a different tone from the rest of the album. If the fast-paced “Love is a Riot” ever has a music video it could only be visualized as items being smashed in slow motion. It’s a good time.