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On four albums over eight years, Portland, OR's the Thermals have mastered the bratty, fun, and catchy three-chord punk song. But with the September 7 release of their next record, Personal Life, they're returning with a new formula.

This time, rather than record songs written only by singer, guitarist Hutch Harris, bassist Kathy Foster penned roughly half the album. Harris says this move has pushed the band to a more dynamic sound, which is further fleshed out by the addition of drummer Westin Glass.

"Every time I sit down with a guitar I have the tendency to write the same song over...