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- Summary: The second full-length release for the Canadian punk band was written with advice from The Hold Steady's Craig Finn.
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- Record Label: Dine Alone
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Apr 5, 2019The added lyrical depth takes Optimal Lifestyles from just another party record to a genuine reflection on living life one six-pack at a time.
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Apr 5, 2019Ultimately, by the time the final song rolls around, you can't help but wish this ran a few songs longer, which is indicative of how good the album is.
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Apr 5, 2019There’s a world-weary wisdom that was only hinted at in party-heavy previous albums, and the band is skilled at translating it into catchy lyrical nuggets you can raise a tall can to.
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Kerrang!Apr 5, 2019Admittedly, the single-minded focus does get a bit repetitive, but Optimal Lifestyles makes for a defiantly fizzy soundtrack to growing old disgracefully. [6 Apr 2019, p.71]
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