A Farewell Device comes out swinging with “51A,” a blistering jolt of pop punk that doesn’t waste a second. From the first chord, it launches into high gear and never looks back. The track channels the scrappy, heart-on-sleeve energy of bands like The Menzingers and Iron Chic, all anthemic riffs and ragged sincerity. It is loud, fast, and focused, with just enough grit to keep it from sounding too polished.
There is no slow build here, no dramatic setup. It just hits. The arrangement stays lean and efficient, letting the momentum do most of the work. The hook is massive, cutting through with a kind of raw emotional clarity that reminded me of early Jimmy Eat World or The Lawrence Arms when they are at their most dialed in. By the time the second chorus rolls around, the whole thing locks in tighter and kicks even harder, like it has been pacing itself just to land that final punch.
I felt like this song was both cohesive and dynamic. It taps into a sound I grew up with, a kind of working-class pop punk that used to live on the radio and in basement shows and everywhere in between. I like that he is keeping that spirit alive without feeling like a caricature of it. There is real conviction here, and that matters.
“51A” hits with the kind of urgency that feels familiar in the best way. It is a smart, full-throttle track that wears its influences openly but delivers something that still feels personal. A Farewell Device knows exactly what lane they are in, and with this song, they floor it.