Whoever said that you cant go home again never told FACE TO FACE. The melodic punk institution, whose songs have influenced an entire generation of bands, return to Fat Wreck Chords-the same label who released their classic debut Dont Turn Away-for their ninth full-length studio album, Protection. As lead man Trever Keith explains, this wasnt coincidence. "The decision to go back to Fat was a no brainer," he says. "We knew we wanted to make a more back-to-basics punk rock record... Fat Wreck Chords was an obvious choice." Protection draws from the energy and passion of FACE TO FACEs early records but is altered through the bands unique perspective as true "lifers" in punk rock. The result is an urgent and powerful 11-song blast that recalls the melody and angst of the band's formative sound, while showcasing their greatly matured song- writing acumen.