The Thermals, from Portland, Oregon a trio that specialize in quick hitting pop-punk that deals with love and love-related pain they don’t shy away from feelings. “Thinking of You,” was the latest track from the band’s record, We Disappear, and it’s as direct as any in The Thermals’ canon.
In the press release, “Thinking of You” is described as “a bouncy, super-catchy blend of ’70s punk, ’80s pop, and classic Thermals new century angst.” That seems like a lot of different sounds to absorb, and you’ll have less than two minutes to process everything. But that’s ok, because The Thermals as always are masters of brevity.
“I’ve been listening to the voice inside my head, wishing I’d heard you instead,” sings Hutch Harris. “And when I thought about love, I was only thinking of us. When I thought of all the things I wanna do, I was only thinking of you.”
It’s punchy and uplifting and full of regret, all at the same time. It’s “one of the most straight-forward love songs we’ve ever written, a point-blank post-break up song,” said Harris
It really is, which makes “Thinking of You” exceptionally relatable. Does it evoke any memories of love or love lost for you? ,
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