UNWRITTEN LAW - The Hum (White Vinyl)

Label: Cleopatra

SoCal punk pillars Unwritten Law return with a vengeance on this their first studio album of original material in over 10 years. Still lead by founding member, drummer Wade Youman, along with longtime vocalist/guitarist Scott Russo, UL epitomize the classic SoCal punk rock sound with massive guitars and monster, hook-filled choruses!

The Hum is a cohesive and electric collection of songs that fit well from beginning to end, and feature several key songs that keep the listener coming back for repeat listens. While Unwritten Law doesn’t cover a ton of new ground here, getting the train back on the tracks is the most important thing that the band could’ve done here to re-establish their brand of music in the crowded pop-punk realm.

Overall, there’s plenty to love on The Hum by Unwritten Law. Getting a reconciliation between Youman and Russo pays off major dividends and I hope they can continue to rekindle their love of punk rock music on future releases.