Mackenzie also cited the albums strong thrash metal influence derived from bands such as Metallica
One of the shortest and sweetest songs on the album "Chipper" channels woozy downcast guitar phrasing with clear-eyed pop directness
to infectious sing along choruses - resulting in a cohesive
Features a cover of the Monkees "Last Train To Clarksville" and a blistering medley of "Tequila" into the Doors "Break On Through (To The Other Side)"
Originally released on They Shoot
Format, The - Boycott Heaven (Indie Exclusive, Blue Vinyl) Artisan (2025 Vinyl Edition) [Limited Edition] Mackenzie also cited the albumsAfter nearly two decades apart, Nate Ruess and Sam Means return to The Format, the indie pop band they helmed in the early 2000s. Teaming with Grammy winning producer Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, The Killers) and drummer Matt Chamberlain (who's played with David Bowie, Bob Dylan, and others), the duo's third album Boycott Heaven incorporates sonic nods to the alt rock, grunge, and pop punk sounds that Sam and Nate first bonded over