Hot Mulligan - Pilot (No Sleep Records) 2018
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Hot Mulligan have been a staple in the Midwest pop punk scene since the band’s inception in 2014. Since the band’s stellar re-release of their Opportunities EP, there was plenty of anticipation to see they could fulfill the space they have carved out for themselves as a band to watch. It is without a doubt that the band delivered on Pilot, an excellent debut for Hot Mulligan packing high-energy emotional gut punches straight out the gate from start to finish. A distinguishing debut album in a sea of pop punk carbon copies, listeners get a glimpse of the breadth of Hot Mulligan’s musicianship capabilities not only as clever lyricist but also as crafty musicians creating distinctive riffs and standout melodies that make the people want to bounce.