Exile In Oblivion

Reeling from the events of 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq, veteran pop punks Strung Out dug deep into their toolshed and emerged with metal guitars — and their best album yet. The shredding solos and aggressive leads complement their Fat Wreck Chords-defined sound perfectly, allowing them to break free from post-Green Day cliches. “Anthem” and “No Voice of Mine” take aim at the crimes of the establishment with the strongest armaments both genres have to offer.