Free Download: The Thermals Go Soft

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Free Download: The Thermals Go Soft

This Portland, OR, trio take the Ramones' punk-y chants and get sedated -- and the results are awesome!

By William Goodman 02.10.09 10:42 AM

The Thermals

You've read SPIN.com's live review -- but now you can finally sample the awesomeness that is the Thermals' new album for yourself!

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"Now We Can See," the catchy title track off the band's upcoming record (out April 7 via Kill Rock Stars), finds frontman Hutch Harris and Co. swapping their sometime angst-ridden punk fury for '50s-style pop-rock -- it's like a slower, hip-twisting version of Ramones classic "Blitzkrieg Bop," complete with sing-along Ohhh wayooo oh ewww ohhhhhhsss.

Download the track below. Then leave your thoughts in the comment section.

Listen: The Thermals, "Now We Can See" (DOWNLOAD MP3)