Terrifically ragged rock & roll that recalls solo Paul Westerberg in its big melodic hooks and swaggering guitars.

“Must Be Love” establishes itself quickly with the band’s signature rhythm guitar hooks and uplifting harmony vocals, adorned with jangling lead guitar runs in all the right places. The tune sounds deceptively simple but the genius is the band’s careful arrangement of all the elements. You can hear a bit of Wilco here, some late solo John Lennon, and a host of those 1980s jangle bands.

From the get-go melody leads the way on Upside Down. The irresistible bounce & guitar sparkle of “All Over Town” make for a killer single. “It’s Okay” opens with a vocal intro, bringing us to a message of reassurance. “All Of Us” has a late Beatles vibe to it that feels so comfortable. But it’s the classic power pop sound of “If You Do” that knocks me out. With an uplifting message, a monster hook, glorious harmonies & some beautiful Beatlesque guitar touches, this track is one of 2019’s best.

The band has their own distinctive sound and style, as in evidence on the moving “All of Us,” a song that highlights this group’s overall uplifting positivity. 2017’s Serve landed on a host of ‘best of ‘ album lists and I predict Upside Down will be heading to the same places for 2019.

My favorite song is "Up to you": amazing vocals with echo effect, brilliant harmonies, catchy guitar and upbeat drumming (I love Matthew Sweet, so this tune is candy for my ears...)

The Tom Petty-ish "Brand New" is power pop at its finest.

“You’re the One” is a soaring closer to the album!

“The Rallies were an accidental discovery that turned into an obsession. Their whole album is great but “Don’t Give Up” makes my heart twinge every time.”

“Still Gonna Want You” sounds like a song tailor-made for Matthew Sweet, like an undiscovered pop gem.

"One Way" sounds like what could happen if a composition of the band Squeeze was played with guitars of The Feelies.