I missed this band’s first album, but with a name like Fat Dog is was inevitable that I’d find them. I’m a dog person. CM(IT) is a dance punk album that really straddles the lines of those two genres. There are songs (like the title cut) that are easy to listen to while clubbing. There’s a slick sheen on Aliens, the closing cut, which feels designed to bring in mainstream listeners. Finally, there’s more screamy/rave-y songs like Bad Dog. As a result, it may not appeal to fans of aggressive punk but also may not appeal to fans of slicker synthpop and dance music. I hope it doesn’t struggle to find an audience because I really dug it.

I missed this band’s first album, but with a name like Fat Dog is was inevitable that I’d find them. I’m a dog person. CM(IT) is a dance punk album that really straddles the lines of those two genres. There …