TeethOut Drop and EP and a Fresh Single with KINLEY
- BuzzSlayers
- Feb 24
- 4 min read
The return of TheethOut is quite a triumphant one, as they recently dropped a full EP that wastes very little time getting straight back to their pop-punk roots. This is a record that holds very little back in the way of letting a lot of inner thought come out and being pretty straightforward, but it also hits hard in terms of guitar tones, riffs, throwing in some speed thrashing, and classic punk rock attitude and attributes.
This would be kind of a split. Some people would consider this to be more pop-punk While others might consider it to be a kind of skate-punk style, while I feel like it blends those two elements and also throws in some street-punk style, but keeps things catchy.
The first track says it all. "Lifeline III" is a song that is absolutely blistering, coming straight in with fierce riffs and attitude, and you can hear some of that '90s punk influence shining through.
Full-time drum beats turn into half-time blast beats; you can hear elements of hardcore in there, and the whole thing is just fiery.
You can definitely start getting a grasp of the kind of approach that you can hear throughout the rest of the record, but this initial track.
It's a song that does an amazing job of opening the door for the EP, as a whole because it does showcase some of the better staples that you're going to hear throughout its entire course.
"Here We Go" is the track that follows, and this one is way more of a fists-in-the-air anthem if anything. It's got guts, catchiness, and just this immense spirit that reaches out and sort of smacks you in the face.
If you ever need a single to sort of boost your energy, this is definitely the one.
Loads of crew vocals coming through at the choruses, plenty of massive sonic drive and presence, along with a boisterous attitude and thick, full-bodied feel.
One of my favorite tracks on the record has to be "Whales", and this is because of a few reasons. The first being that the song has a message and a story to tell. You end up getting attached to that story and where the personal perspective is actually coming from, and it gives the song loads of character, which is also something you find yourself connecting with.
The second reason is that it reminds me of a lost, semi-old school Rancid track.
It's got that classic Rancid tone to it, and the whole thing just sort of Scoops you up.
This record is definitely all about the anthems and some storytelling, honesty, personality, and a handful of punk-rock influences that come together and create this awesome atmosphere that feels semi-nostalgic, especially if you grew up listening to the right bands.
This track is followed up by the record's main single, "Fade Into You".
Now, here's the trick; The version of this track on the EP is amazing and definitely amazing, and totally addicting.
However, the updated single release of "Fade Into You" features indie-pop legend, KINLEY.
I can absolutely see why this is a main track of focus, not solely because of KINLEY playing a part, but more because it gives you a rounded and catchy example of what the record and songwriting are all about.
I will certainly say that the version with KINLEY absolutely adds a different vibe and atmosphere to it. It works amazingly, though. The whole thing comes together like puzzle pieces and has this beautiful flow because of her vocal sound and combination with the edgy instrumentation.
I will admit that I may like the KINLEY version a little more than the original, but they are both outstanding.
This version of the track came out very recently, and you can also just find it right on their Spotify page.
This is one of the tracks where you could really hear that classic punk rock bass guitar tone shining through, and I definitely got a classic vibe from this track.
All in all, this whole record was full of great surprises. There was way more catchiness than I initially expected at first, but pleasantly surprised by the lush character that was delivered throughout the entire record.
It was really able to pinpoint a certain kind of era in punk rock and while doing so, gave it its thriving personality, all done with amazing, charismatic, and energetic performances.
This whole thing was layered with amazing vocals, giving songs a lot of depth or making them feel anthemic, as well as pinpointed guitar tones, classic riffs, and really big choruses that bounce around in your brain.
You can't ask for too much more out of a great punk rock record.
Now, we've had the pleasure of listening to some previous releases and reviewing them. TeethOut definitely lends a hand to certain kinds of underground punk as well as super radio-friendly styles, and this record is a huge step in an amazing direction for the man.
They're not exactly stepping outside of their comfort zone, but that's fine. They're excellent at doing exactly what they do. They are in love with the craft of writing punk songs, and they do so with heart.
I think this may be one of the more important aspects of the entire thing.
This isn't just an empty record. It's got messaging, heart, and again, loads of personality attached to it, through and through.
All of this is really important in creating a record that lasts, and I think this one will.
These guys never seem to amaze me, and this record is like a testament to where they're at right now with their sound.
This is not a punk record that you want to miss, and again, don't forget to check out the new version of "Fade Into You" featuring KINLEY alongside the full Here We Go EP.
Remember where you heard it first.
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