Menzingers, The - On The Impossible Past & On The Possible Past (10th Anniversary Edition) [Ltd Ed Tangerine Vinyl/ Bonus 7"]

The Menzingers created a rousing sound featuring crashing power chords, rock steady drumming and anthemic sing-along choruses alongside powerfully poetic everyman lyrics. On The Impossible Past was recorded at Atlas Studios in Chicago with longtime collaborators Matt Allison (Alkaline Trio, The Lawrence Arms) and Justin Yates. While the record retains all the raucous spirit of the band’s earlier efforts sonically, it’s a monumental step forward. “I think that ‘Gates’ is one of the most mature songs on the album,” guitarist/vocalist Tom May explains, referencing the tender rock song sung by Barnett that truly transcends genres. “I hope it surprises people because it’s not a straight-forward punk song with gang vocals or anything like that but it still definitely sounds like us.”

The band will embark on a 28 date US headlining tour where they will play their breakout album On the Impossible Past from front to back. The 10 year anniversary includes reworked artwork in a gatefold jacket, an 8 page booklet, and their acoustic album tracks previously only released as On the Possible Past.

On The Impossible Past    
A1        Good Things
A2        Burn After Writing
A3        The Obituaries
A4        Gates
A5        Ava House
A6        Sun Hotel
B1        Sculptors And Vandals
B2        Mexican Guitars
B3        On The Impossible Past
B4        Nice Things
B5        Casey
B6        I Can't Seem To Tell
B7        Freedom Bridge
On The Posssible Past    
A1        Good Things
A2        Burn
A3        Ava
A4        Sun Hotel #2
B1        Sculptors And Vandals
B2        Casey
B3        I Can't Seem To Tell
B4        Freedom Bridge