The second best reward for participating in your democracy is definitely a new The Wonder Years song. Philly’s favorite pop-punk legends are celebrating 10 years of their second and third albums by inspiring fans to vote. The band’s fans are so active that they got 1000 voters to take action in just a few short weeks.
To thank the fans, The Wonder Years released, “Brakeless,” a 2010-inspired, catchy new single. Using lyrics that singer Dan Campbell wrote in 2008, the six-piece group crafted a current song inspired by words from their past.
“Brakeless” is beautiful in the way that it brings The Wonder Years’ classic style of their early days to the forefront and flawlessly blends it into their current sound. Despite the lyrics being written many years ago, a lot of the words still ring true. The chorus sings, “I heard a song on the radio // That tried to tell me I’m not alone, // But I feel like it today.” Oddly enough, it very much represents the isolating feeling of 2020.
Despite the hopelessness, The Wonder Years always tend to sneak in a message of hope. If Dan could get through that tough time in 2008 and be a front-runner in his scene today, we can get through whatever we are struggling with.
Musically, “Brakeless” has the fervent intensity in its drums and guitars reminiscent of The Upsides and Suburbia. However, through the smoother production and vocals, listeners can hear the Philly band’s growth.
So, if you haven’t checked out “Brakeless” yet, it’s a must for new and old The Wonder Years fans alike. Not only is the song a great way to commemorate classic pop-punk albums, but it’s also inspired people to vote.
A second single in the style of The Upsides and Suburbia I’ve Given You All and Now I’m Nothing is hopefully coming soon. If it’s anything like what the boys did with “Brakeless,” it’s sure to be a relatable masterpiece. Until then, we have a little bit of music-induced hope to get us through the rest of the year.
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