Chicago's Knuckle Puck debuted in 2015 with
Copacetic
, a tuneful blend of classic pop-punk and emo that seemed right at home on the Rise Records label. On their 2017 sophomore release,
Shapeshifter
, the quintet reunited with producer Seth Henderson, emerging with a fierce and emotional ten-song follow-up that deals with themes of personal change and breaking free. A logical outgrowth of their debut,
builds on the band's strong lyrical presence and strident melodicism. ~ Timothy Monger