HOT MASS • Happy, Smiling & Living The Dream • LP

This Charming Man

Folks from The Arteries and Dividers playing great rockin melodic punk - here comes the second album “Happy, Smiling and Living the Dream” from UK grunge-punks Hot Mass. It’s turned out to be an especially strong record, showcasing a huge musical range — from calm, instrumental passages to wild, untamed coming-of-age anthems. The vibe reminds me a lot of Weezer’s Pinkerton, mixed with the energy of Piebald’s second LP.