There is a con job going on, and it’s time to put an end to it. There is a band out there, playing music that constantly tops the charts, but they’re scamming the public. This band, Everclear, has released several huge-selling singles, and though each may seem different to the untrained ear, the truth is that all follow a calculated formula based on the same two-chord progression, rhythm section, and production technique. Until now. Kind of.

Songs From An American Movie, Vol 2: Good Time For A Bad Attitude is more eclectic than past offerings; however, for the most part the monotony remains. Songs such as “When It All Goes Wrong Again,” for example, are tediously reminiscent of previous offerings. Sure, one might argue, every band has its own distinctive style, but with Everclear, it’s less style than formula.

Fortunately, tracks such as “Slide” and “Rock Star” bring something new to the table, with Alexakis throwing some anger into the mix; however, the ever-so-familiar Everclear sound soon emerges. Evidently, even the artistic rage was scripted.