Fans of punk rock won’t find anything interesting while listening to Legbone’s latest opus, Different Path. Legbone, a punk band from Dayton, are loud and angry, but why do we care?

Their songs, although semi-inspired, fail to make any original statements. While listening to Different Path, you can sense the band’s influences, which most likely include The Dropkick Murphys, The Dead Kennedys and Bad Religion.

Legbone lacks the originality and energy of their influences and fails to communicate through their bland songs.

True punk rock stands out from the crowd and makes a statement. Legbone doesn’t achieve any sort of uniqueness and covers the same ground countless bands have covered before.

Legbone fails to put energy in their songs, which is what true punk rock is all about. Songs like ‘Swallowing Razorblades’ and ‘Do You Choose’ offer fast-paced anthems, but don’t resonate with the listener.

Instead of striving for originality, it seems Legbone is just writing songs for the sake of writing songs. It’s hard to connect with any of the songs. The lyrics are sloppy and the music is not exciting.

If you’re thinking of purchasing Different Path, think again. You’d be better off with meaningful and energetic punk rock album, such as the band’s influences.

Good punk rock is hard to come by, and Legbone’s Different Path is no exception to the rule.