Iron City stalwarts Anti-Flag may have been accused by many fans of "selling out" when they signed with RCA Records, but anyone who's still singing that same old song hasn't stopped to listen to THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF AMERICA. As politically volatile as ever, Anti-Flag have merely brought their vital message to a wider audience while expanding their sonic palate beyond the standard Clash/Ramones buzzsaw. "No Warning" flirts with dance-punk via disco beats, "Vices" toys with '80s FM radio rock, and "Shadow of the Dead" greases up the works with horns and hints of funk. They haven't gone soft, though. There are still rants ("Spit in the Face") to remind you of their hardcore roots. One can't help but wonder what Anti-Flag will do with a new president, but if THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF AMERICA is any indication, they're not going to stop fighting.

• Released: 02/19/2016
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: Pop