We Cool? is the new solo album from Jeff Rosenstock formerly of the band Bomb The Music Industry. Falling somewhere between the emo revival and the pop punk revival this album is unique in it's own way. Emotionally charged lyrics, often depressing set against aggressive pop-punk instrumentals this album has it all. I never really got into Bomb The Music Industry, they were a band I had head name dropped quite a few times but never had any interest in checking out so I can really draw and comparisons to them. Jeff Rosenstock though is an impressive song writer however. Timeless themes about feeling lost at a crossroads, watching everyone else seemingly surpass you, lost loves, tragedies, and being alone are all found here, delivered in interesting ways from chants to very, very, grating and off key piano ballads. This album definitely leans more towards the punk side of the pop-punk spectrum. While often upbeat in sound featuring everything from horns to chimes and the aforementioned electronic piano, the themes are more darker in tone, it's really an album that doesn't take itself too seriously. So to answer his question, yes Jeff we cool.
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