This is definitely a comeback for the New Jersey punk rockers from Banquets. After their 2011 debut Top Button, Bottom Shelf, the band is back with their sophomore effort in 2013. The album was released on May 7 and surprisingly enough it is self titled.

Even from the first play, you can tell that Banquets' sound has matured. It is a little bit more alternative oriented but not in a bad way, the punk edge is still there, as well are the catchy choruses and melodies. Plus...the album is a grower.

This is the first single off Banquets and the band made a video for it too. I think the video does justice to the lyrics and has a nice touch to it.

Here is "Call It A Comeback".

posted by Staff
July 2013