Canadian skate punk veterans The Almighty Trigger Happy are back with a double single that feels like they never really left. “The Ghost Of Jim Cherry” and “Cops Ain’t Tops” come in fast, loud, and packed with the kind of attitude that made this band matter in the first place. No big speeches, no unnecessary buildup. Just two sharp shots of punk rock that get straight to the point.
Both tracks lean into that classic skate punk drive. The guitars are tight and biting, the drums push everything forward at full speed, and the vocals carry that familiar mix of sarcasm and frustration. You can hear the experience in how focused everything is. Nothing feels thrown in. Nothing drags. These are songs written by a band that knows exactly how long a punk song needs to be and exactly how hard it needs to hit.
“The Ghost Of Jim Cherry” has that restless, melodic edge that keeps the song moving even when it slows for a second to let the hook breathe. It’s catchy without getting soft, and it sticks in your head without losing its bite. “Cops Ain’t Tops” goes for the throat a bit more, leaning into speed and blunt attitude, the kind of track that sounds made for shouting along in a packed room.
What really stands out is how natural this all feels. This doesn’t sound like a reunion trying to chase old glory or a band forcing themselves to sound relevant. It sounds like The Almighty Trigger Happy doing what they’ve always done, just with the confidence of people who’ve been playing this kind of music for a long time and still believe in it.
Production keeps things punchy and clear without polishing away the grit. You can hear every part, but the songs still feel rough enough to stay dangerous. It’s a good balance between power and edge, which fits skate punk perfectly.
