Toronto’s own pop-punk troublemakers THE MENDOZAZ are back, and their new EP The Completely Fictional History of This Great Nation of Canada is eight tracks reminds you why you fell in love with this band in the first place.
Right out of the gate, “An American Werewolf in London, Ontario” sets the tone — it’s got that perfect mix of humor and heart that THE MENDOZAZ do so well. The chorus is punchy, the guitars snarl. Lines like “Sometimes I don’t feel like myself / Feel I could be anybody else” hit harder than you’d expect, balancing tongue-in-cheek werewolf metaphors with something genuinely relatable.
Then there’s “Late Stage 12 Gauge”, a track that’s equal parts absurd and catchy — a twisted love triangle told through blast beats, jealousy, and Super Nintendo references. It’s classic MENDOZAZ: dark humor, huge choruses, and enough energy to blow out your speakers.
The production, handled by Matt Gauthier at This Place Needs A Name and Arc Recording Studio, keeps things raw but tight — every guitar crunch and drum hit lands exactly where it should.
Visually, the artwork by Quite Alright nails that DIY Canadian in spirit — or at least in parody.
Overall, The Completely Fictional History of This Great Nation of Canada is THE MENDOZAZ doing what they do best — blending satire, storytelling, and solid-as-hell pop-punk musicianship into something that’s both funny and surprisingly heartfelt. It’s the kind of record that makes you want to crack a beer, jump in the pit, and scream along until your voice gives out.
**THANX TO CARTRIDGE HEART for this copy**
The Mendozaz members:
Jonny – Vocals, Guitar
Michael – Vocals, Bass
Dic – Drums
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