I had this album to review to do for The Pennyroyals. But the World Cup started, I have an alcohol dependency problem, and found my love of Bubblegum vodka. This was all on Saturday. I won't mention the fact that I saw someone's mom peeing partially due to my own rude behavior, but partially because they didn't lock the door.

So I am driving home, slightly buzzed (which I do not recommend) and decide. "This is a great time to listen to The Pennyroyals self titled debut album." The first song It's Over Now starts out with a tornado warning, or an escape from Alcatraz siren. which This prompted me to look around as if I was being followed, pulled over or missing an F5 tornado chased by Bill Pullman.

NOTE TO BANDS: Music writers are just as drunk as you are, don't scare them with sirens, nuclear holocaust warnings, or sounds of prison lockups. It might affect your review, if we decide to try and outrun these phantom sounds.

It's Over Now is a strong opener that declares The Pennyroyals as the heir to the pop punk throne. Move over Simple Plan because the catchy chorus blows anything you have done out of the water. I was instantly singing along to the chorus. Unfortunately, I didn't know the lyrics, which is OK because I always substitute lyrics about going down on a woman and having her taste like burnt rubber.

The vocals of Mike are clean, crisp, and he has the ability to emote through his voice. That is rare talent since I was fired as a phone sex operator for not being expressive enough. Emotional vocals are a must for any pop punk band to connect with the audience in a way Slayer never could. It is hard to figure out who is rhythm or lead on most songs, but the guitar playing is shared by Mike and Gerry. I particularly love the no frills guitar solo in Better Than Me.

The songs are crafted with radio in mind. Any song on this debut album could be a hit, as seen by the lead single White Noise. White Noise sees the band channeling Dashboard Confessional and Simple Plan in one song. Most songs have a Hoobstank vibe to them, All I Know, for instance, and I target producer Mike Plotnikoff (Hoobastank, Buckcherry, and that no talent Daughtry).

The songs are so damn catchy, I was humming them at the funeral of my pedophile Uncle, Chuck Wettner. Don't worry even dead, the state of PA forbid him to be 50 ft of any child. Kudos to you The Pennyroyals because you were able to craft feel good songs that I would rather hum than bury my uncle.

My only criticism is that The Pennyroyals adhere steadfastly to the pop punk theme. Harder rocking stanzas, sing along hook laden, chorus, rocking stanza, guitar solo, etc. The only song that I found that broke the mold slightly was Draw Your Guns. That was the song we got to hear a little more from Scott on the drums, sometimes he is drowned out by flurries of crisp vocals, and impeccable recorded guitars. But this is only a minor criticism.

Fans of catchy hook saturated songs will find something to love in The Pennyroyals. People looking to get laid by women, will find them at The Pennyroyals show. So that is another reason to check out The Pennyroyals. You won't be disappointed and you will get to finger a gash. (I hope that last sentence makes the band's electronic press kit: "The Pennyroyals give fans the ability to finger a gash.")