"2020 has been an absolute shitter of a year. With bands confined under quarantine restrictions and the outlook for the music industry uncertain at best, expect the next 12 months to bring with it a wealth of music written during the pandemic that will have an air of despondency. There’s undoubtedly more doom and gloom to come, but at least Less Than Jake are on hand to close out the year with a collection of typically upbeat ska-punk jams. Silver Linings, the Floridians’ ninth album, is full of fun and folly, which is something we could all do with right now."