This article has been imported from chorus.fm for discussion. All of the forum rules still apply. It’s hard to find a new band who knows exactly what type of music they’re great at, sticks to a solid approach to their songwriting, and simultaneously adds a new element to the genre. Welcome to the scene, Super Sometimes. Show the World What’s Underneath is an energetic ten-song set that features two vocalists/guitarists in Gabriel Munoz and Dylan Guzman, and drummer Matthew Ludwig in a tight, three-piece band from San Diego, California. “Show the World What’s Underneath is us staking our flag in the ground as one of the torchbearers of pop-punk,” the band says. “There’s a little bit of something for everybody, and our take on the genre will definitely be a breath of fresh air for those who have been looking for something a little different in the scene. We hope it inspires more people to fall in love with pop-punk the same way we did growing up.” With a confident approach to their sound that recalls the best days of the pop-punk genre with a blending of styles between New Found Glory, The Starting Line, and Blink-182, Super Sometimes is sure to be your next scene obsession. While the pop-punk genre has largely been known for higher-register, nasally vocalists, Super Sometimes turn this style upside down with a cleaner approach to their vocals, which are mostly in a lower register and hit with a profound urgency to them. “Afterthought” sets the scene with, “Hazy nights spent on long goodbyes / To worn out days filled with useless little / Lies you sold I bought them all / Play your games you test my patience / Always was an afterthought / Tow the line and now you cast me out,” to showcase their unique brand of pop-punk. The second song of “Make Up Stories” finds the two vocalists trading vocal sections in the verses, while harmonizing perfectly in the chorus of, “You’re pleading your case / Taking the bait / Scramble to make up stories testimonies / You play me like a rook in line / A crooked move a silent crime.” The band sounds wise beyond their years, and move the needle in the pop-punk genre in the right direction. ”Always You” is a mid-tempo ballad that adds in a programmed beat and some atmospheric sounds before exploding into a pogo-ready chorus built for the summers at The Warped Tour as they sing, “It’s always you / Always you / It’s always / Late night break up calls you don’t care at all / You, it’s always.” The good vibes comes through the speakers with ease and Super Sometimes continue to impress early on in the set. “Learned My Lesson” features a great pre-chorus of, “Every time you look for me I look the other way / Break another mirror and avoid the shame,” to help set the plate for the shimmering chorus. The young pop-punk band accentuates what makes them unique in the scene that they were clearly inspired by, and make a dramatic statement of their own doing in the process. ”See This Coming” is similar to “Always You” with the programmed beat and atmospheric sounds, but this formula worked so well the first time that Super Sometimes lean into this style seamlessly. The title track follows with a rolling drumbeat from Ludwig, while the two vocalists harmonize brilliantly in the verses and choruses to make for another key part of the set. It’s at this part of the set that the band had won me over as a fan. ”Spend” offers some heavy guitar riffing and some pointed and reflective lyrics of, “There’s something unaccounted for it’s shame / Reminders hit me every second / All these memories I’ve been trying to avoid / Tryna separate myself and drown the noise / It’s hard to not quit and walk away from this / It’s always hit or miss / And that I can’t dismiss.” The lyrics also have a nod to NFG with the “hit or miss” part and the band carefully adds these little bits of nostalgia into their record so subtlety that it never comes across as clumsy. “Common Place” is another mid-tempo track that embraces the best parts of summer and spending time with those who make worth living, while the closer of “Prophet” is a scathing response to someone who is the bane of our existence. The vocalists croon, “You’re just a coward hate the truth you can’t outrun all of your problems / You think you know what’s best for me why can’t you see you’re not a prophet / I know that / Your spite will get the best of you / That I can promise / And all respect I had for you / You fucking lost it.” Super Sometimes tow the line on Show The World What’s Underneath with just the right balance of pop-punk nostalgia and a newer take on the genre with aggressive vocals to make themselves stand out from the pack. Super Sometimes have invented a new “flavor” of pop-punk, and I’m all here for it on this album that is brimming with endless possibilities for the young band. more Not all embedded content is displayed here. You can view the original to see embedded videos and other embedded content.
album of the summer! just banger after banger. it's tough to choose between this and Koyo currently, both are killer
I cannot believe how I quickly I went from “eh I don’t care if I get there early enough to see them play” to “oh wow they just played a dope blink cover and those last few songs were fun” to “holy shit I can’t stop listening to this album”
Quality album. Exciting album. The future of the genre. I see them all the time on instagram so I'm glad I checked this out.
What a pleasant surprise. I've said this plenty of times in the album thread, but this band knows how to write an extremely effective pop song, something that's been sorely missing from the genre. The bridges on this album are very impressive. And with them being so young? They've got such a big career ahead of them.