To disconnect is to detach oneself from something or someone.

For California boys Goldfinger, “Disconnection Notice” is their fifth album, and it leads to a bit of disconnect in regard to who they are.

No experimentation produces the same old thing time after time, which is a lesson learned by many.

This album consists of some hardcore-punk and pop-punk.

Goldfinger created hits and misses, but a few songs seemed to belong on a Simple Plan album.

The first single, “Wasted,” is a good jump-around-and-push-the-person-next-to-you song, with catchy lyrics and beats.

“Behind The Mask” is catchy and resembles a No Doubt hook.

Most of the lyrics make it seem like singer John Feldmann has had a recent heartache and felt the need to share it with everyone.

On “Ocean Size,” Feldmann whimpers, “I never asked for your little games or all your guilted shame.” Insert teardrop now.

Feldmann begins “Damaged” with an eerie wail that continues throughout, like he is shivering from the cold.

A constant annoyance is how the band tries to put political views into polite and cute songs.

Fans have heard better from Goldfinger.