It’s been a long ass time since I have seen new material by Chicago pop punk heroes The Methadones.

Ironically, it has seemingly been an equal amount of time since I have done a proper review on anyone, so I decided if Dan Schafer can do something with the rest of the band, then I guess so can I.

The Methadones have been around on and off since the mid-90s and have put together some amazing albums in that time. Where not dropped frequently, they are solid and there is not one album that I ever made a face about.

Much the same holds true with this EP dropped by the homies at Red Scare Records. It might be just two songs, but let’s be clear…it is two NEW songs by The freaking Methadones.

Still holding things down, Dan (Sludgeworth / The Riverdales / Screeching Weasel / Dan Vapid & The Cheats) and band dropped new material with help from a new addition, Simon Lamb (Screeching Weasel / Dan Vapid & The Cheats / The Riverdales). The result is brilliant. I cannot tell you how many times I have spun this EP.

“Love On Layaway” is beyond an enjoyable track that has no hesitation grabbing the listener by the earholes. One might be fooled upon learning this is the first time this band has dropped something new sine 2009.

“My Insanity Plea” has a little tougher and really had some nods to 80s punk rockers who went solo in the 90s. Loved the drumming backing the clean riffs over lyrics of defeat.

If you fancy the power pop-punk rock tunes you need to check out these new tracks. My only hope is a new album is in the works because I certainly have a Methadones addiction and refuse to seek help.

This EP is streaming on all of the platforms out there that mostly underpay the musicians, or you can be cool and order yourself a copy of the LP by clicking the link below:

The Methadones “Love On Layaway” 7″ CCCP 258-7 · Red Scare Industries Online Store

You can also support them on Bandcaamp:

Love On Layaway | The Methadones