In a scene that has been recently plagued by makeup and darkness, since the mid-80s the DESCENDENTS put some fun back in punk with a dose of bathroom humor, songs of love and life, catchy hooks, a caffeinated rhythm section, and of course the mighty Milo on vocals. Originally released in 2004, Cool to Be You showed that you could grow up, get a 'real' job, and and still play faster and louder than kids half your age. It solidified their legacy as the band that put the "pop" in punk without losing the "punk" edge. "Luckily, the only thing that has changed about the band is their switching of record labels from Epitaph to Fat Wreck Chords. Milo Aukerman, Bill Stevenson, Karl Alvarez, and Stephen Egerton continue to spit out hook-laden pop-punk with the energy and humor they have been known for since the early '80s. Like the Ramones before them, the Descendents' overall sound tends to be interchangeable, in the best possible way, with previous efforts. Why mess with a good thing? For instance, among these 14 tracks, "Nothing With You" can be compared to "Clean Sheets," while "Cool to Be You" and "Mass Nerder" are anthems à la "I'm Not a Loser" and "I Don't Want to Grow Up."

A1. Talking
A2. Nothing With You
A3. She Don't Care
A4. 'Merican
A5. Dog And Pony Show
A6. Blast Off
A7. Dreams
A8. Cool To Be You
B1. Maddie
B2. Mass Nerder
B3. One More Day
B4. Tack
B5. Anchor Grill
B6. Dry Spell