Recording a politically charged album in 2006 is an effective way to get lost in the shuffle. Gone are the days of left-wing outspokenness being relegated to crappy hardcore bands; if you want to raise eyebrows, release an album that shuns politics altogether. The Thermals, who toyed with politics on 2004’s Fuckin A, are inviting … Continue reading The Thermals: Songs For Activists’ Lifestyles