When it comes to high-energy punk music that makes you want to jump, mosh, and sing along at the top of your lungs, Shock Value‘s latest album, ‘When Lightning Strikes,’ delivers just that. Hailing from Sioux Falls and formed in 2023, this American group has captured the essence of a genre that is proving to be more relevant than ever nowadays.
Channelling strong Blink 182 and Sum 41 vibes, Shock Value navigate the same rebellious, college-powered fierce vibes we were used to in the early 2000s. And it’s a triumph: showcasing their songwriting skills, the band puts to good use their evidently high-level musicianship. The group is not messing around: they know exactly where they are going, and how to get there.
Led by the dynamic vocals of Nick Bader, Shock Value ignites a musical firestorm right from the opening track, ‘Rockstar’. Bader’s vocals are gritty and charming, perfectly complementing the blistering guitar work of Matt Rice and Nick Roach. Corey Gross on bass and Zach Dresch on drums complete what’s a compelling line-up.
Speaking about the lyricism championed in their material, Shock Values explains: “The overall message of Shock Value is to follow your dreams, no matter how crazy they seem. And that all of us have our own challenges every day, it’s up to us how we can conquer them.”
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