Of all the words used to describe Western Addiction, “positive” feels the least fitting. After all, the San Francisco quintet plays decidedly aggressive West Coast hardcore topped by the scratchy yowl of vocalist Jason Hall.

But “positive” fits the group’s third full-length (Fat Wreck Chords, May 15). Yes, it’s called Frail Bray, and yes, song titles include “Utter Despair” and “Deranged by Grief.” But when Hall describes the album’s themes, the first words he uses are “hope” and “rejuvenation.”

Off With Their Heads announced their latest acoustic record "Character". They wanted to do something with their downtime when the last tour was canceled, so they decided to make another acoustic album with their friends Dan Jensen (who recorded 'Be Good') and Mike Felumlee (Smoking Popes).

Track listing:

1. Be Good    
2. Always Alone
3. Take Me Away
4. Kiss It Away
5. Disappear
6. You Will Die
7. Severe Errand
8. Speed Of Love