Generation Rx (LP)
Good Charlotte
Amoeba Review
For their seventh studio album, Good Charlotte dig into the opioid epidemic, immigrant struggles and other current social issues, drawing on their pop sensibilities and emo slant for a set of well-crafted rock songs. The “Actual Pain” single is a reaction to the death of rapper Lil Peep while “Prayers” talks about a friend of the band with undocumented immigrant parents; both tracks boast anthemic choruses and heartfelt lyrics. “Shadowboxer” is a little edgier with a similar dramatic atmosphere.