The Thermals/Summer Cannibals/Cheap Clone

On their newest album, We Disappear, The Thermals offer up much of the same style of straightforward punk that has propelled the Portland trio for over a decade. Fans who were originally hooked by the band’s first hit, the biblical romper “Here’s Your Future,” won’t be disappointed; razor-sharp guitar fuzz and the raw singing of front man Hutch Harris remain their driving force, particularly on songs like “Hey You” and “In Every Way.” Proving they can still strike the delicate balance between sweet harmony and discord, the Thermals sound so sharp on their latest release, it suggests it’s still full-steam ahead for a band entering its fourteenth year. (Jacob DeSmit)