Perhaps the only anarcho-folk group ever to upset punk purists by embracing electric guitars, Against Me operates in its own universe, far from the Warped Tour's melodicore mainstream. The group's lyrics remain subtly strident, opting for eloquent but emotional statements instead of profane shots at easy targets, so the underground's anti-progress watchdogs have resorted to questioning the band's improved production values. But even though listeners can actually decipher the vocals now, and plugged-in riffs occasionally absorb the acoustic leads, it's still the same Against Me, ready to convert a room full of clapping hands into angry fists.
