Smoking Popes "Born To Quit: Live Sessions" 2023-07-28 Frank recovered the original master

Frank recovered the original master tapes spanning 30 years and had each song carefully mastered to achieve the best sound possible

and "Piece of My Heart"

have the band sounding somewhere between Mac Demarco and Homeshake with their laid-back vibe and lush lead vocals

It's right there in the chorus of the first song ("We are not the kid we used to be/Stop wishing for yesterday")

The Eagles

Smoking Popes "Born To Quit: Live Sessions" 2023-07-28 Frank recovered the original masterBursting into the Chicago punk scene in 1991, Smoking Popes built a relationship with their legion of fans by melding raw songs about bitterweet heartache with soaring melodies, power chords and infectious energy. From their early indie releases to their critically acclaimed major label albums, Smoking Popes developed a unique blend of buzzsaw guitars, caffeinated rhythms and and heartfelt crooning vocals, combining the angst of punk with the smooth