Sidetracked

Artist: Buckcherry
Song: “Too Drunk ... ”

Hard rock band Buckcherry has returned with a new single on their forthcoming album Black Butterfly. “Too Drunk ... ” shows the band continuing their onslaught of songs concerning all things sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll. A virtual sequel to their 2006 smash hit “Crazy Bitch,” “Too Drunk...” has flashy blues/rock licks and lead singer Joshua Todd’s familiar voice blazing through the catchy chorus.

Grade: B+
by Tyler James Perry

Artist: Bayside
Song: “Roshambo”

The second-to-last track from Bayside’s recently leaked album Shudder is one of the band’s best. The gang vocals in the verse lend power, and the lyrics about growing up (“Am I getting old at heart / Too old to pretend that everything’s all right”) are superb.

Grade: A
by Thomas Wachtel

Artist: TV on the Radio
Song: “Golden Age”

There aren’t many of the ominous, heavy beats that were featured prominently on Return to Cookie Mountain in “Golden Age,” the first single from TV on the Radio’s new album, Dear Science. You also won’t hear the giant clash of sounds, but this track has a disco feel that makes it danceable.

Grade: B
by Megan Clayton