Grade: D+
Power-pop quintet Good Charlotte cranks out an album of underwhelming anthems, dumbed-down lyrics and earnest angst for its fifth studio record, “Cardiology.” While the band is clearly trying to return to its “heyday” of vaguely emo and punk rock roots, Good Charlotte only succeeds in producing cliche Disney rock with louder guitar solos. Despite the lack of originality or growth, the band succeeds in churning out catchy choruses and mildly entertaining instrumental sweeps. However, Good Charlotte’s overproduced attempt at a return to form ultimately indicates the band has run out of relevant ideas.