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Angels and Airwaves are the latest punk super group from across the water, featuring ex-members of Blink 182, The Offspring, Distillers and Boxcar Racer. 'It Hurts' is taken from their well received debut album 'We Don't Need to Whisper' that recently saw them achieve major success on both sides of the Atlantic.
What's surprising perhaps considering the personnel on board is that is not particularly punk in its approach. The guitars are rather understated and the vocals are restrained and for the main, devoid of any angst or grit. However 'It Hurts' has hit single written all over it, the chorus is catchy and the major chord melody of the verse is quite engaging. With the various members of the band being drawn from other major league bands there is little doubt that there will be a big fan base eager for this release.
'It Hurts' is a good song that grows on you over time but you wouldn't say it was exciting or life changing and for my money is not in the same league as material each member of the band has released with other outfits.