Nothing 'New Found' here

New Found Glory strikes back with its barrage of lighthearted and superficial but nonetheless entertaining pop-punk on Catalyst, the group's fourth full-length album. The band shows glimmers of real punk mixed with hard rock, but there's hardly anything rebellious unless you include "No News Is Good News," which complains about the advertising overload in our society. \nThe band has little to say, favoring style over substance with silly yet fun bubblegum, especially noticeable in "Failure's Not Flattering." NFG also sound sappy, most prevalently in "I Don't Wanna Know," while showing a side of hard rock in "Over the Head, Below The Knees" and a relaxed feel with "Ending in Tragedy," all of which display minimal artistry. Bonus cuts following the album's closer, "Who Am I," provide comic relief. \nDespite being shallow, the record has its moments. Some are defined by semi-substantial hard rock riffs with a twinge of emotion, while much of the lighthearted material is mildly entertaining. This album makes for some good dance music if you're in the mood for spazzy rock 'n' roll.\nThough the band plays well together, it suffers under the weight of Jordan Pundik's weak, whiny vocals, which lend NFG a distinctly immature sound. As such, don't be surprised if you visit home between summer sessions and find your kid sibling jamming to New Found Glory.