After offering us a bunch of their rarities in 2008, Relient K are back with some fresh material on Forget And Not Slow Down. This disc starts with its title track as it illuminates their traditional pop-punk style with peppy chords and Matt Thiessen’s charming vocal prowess that made this cut a fine opener. Next up was “Part Of It” which continued similar tone structures of “Forget And Not Slow Down” but was a smidge mid-tempo and added in some diverse rhythms to its core.

“Therapy” was enveloped in catchy hooks and streaming piano notations as the guys really sunk into their pop rock roots with this selection as it had tons of flair in its arrangement. They bring it down a few notches on “I Don’t Need A Soul (To Hold)” as this was a tight; yet simply short standard featuring great symphonic refrains and witty lyrics as well as this sonic feeling as it became more of a rocker near the bridge. “Candlelight” perhaps is the most quirky and softest display on here as it’s a cute ode to that lover with poignant verbage and manic guitars that made this song work very well.

Other tracks on this disc that would surely make you feel warm and happy inside are “Sahara,” “If You Believe” and “This Is The End (If You Want It To Be).” So far, Relient K didn’t miss a beat on Forget And Not Slow Down as it’s been a while since they came out with Five Score And Seven Years Ago. They’ve definitely released yet another heartfelt pop album that should break the glass during the latter part of this year.