In an era where I feel like the production value of live shows has skyrocketed to truly unbelievable heights in some cases, there’s a certain beauty in the no-frills approach of 3 mates from Australia playing hard, playing fast, and playing loud with the backdrop of, “GET F*CKED” behind them.

On their 6th stop on the other side of the world, Australia’s cheekiest punk export, The Chats, brought their electrifying sound and irreverent charm to the Boston crowd with the energy of a bar fight (in a good way) – leaving the crowd not only in awe but more importantly, in stitches. From the first note of "Nambored", it was clear from the get-go that the boys had come to the Citizen’s House of Blues for a good time, and they were determined to make sure everyone in the audience did too. Keeping crowd interaction to a minimum, leaving only mere moments to catch your breath in between songs, they let the music speak for itself and it did just that.

From the moment they walked out on stage, frontman Eamon Sandwith, guitarist Josh Hardy, and drummer Matthew Boggis were absolute forces of nature up on that stage. Fast riffs, gritty vocals, and unwavering energy throughout the entire set was a sight to behold that felt like we were all at a backyard jam session, albeit one with a massive sound system and mosh pits that would put even the most intense hardcore shows to shame. The group's devil-may-care attitude had the jam-packed venue in a chokehold the entire setlist, one that covered every era of their iconic DIY sound.

The band's setlist was a perfect mix of their raucous hits and some deeper cuts. Songs like "Identity Theft", "Numb Skull", and "Pub Feed" had the entire venue bouncing in unison. The crowd-surfing was relentless, and the atmosphere was one of pure, unadulterated joy that I couldn’t help but join alongside when my favorite song of theirs, "Drunk n Disorderly", came roaring over the speakers that had all the magic of hearing your favorite song live that you’d hope it would.

The Chats' performance was tight, and it was evident that they've honed their craft through years of touring. The chemistry between the band members was palpable, and their synergy on stage was undeniable. Their high-octane energy throughout the lengthy set of new and old material was everything I’d want a punk show to be and proves that they’re a force to be reckoned with. Their unique blend of humor, captivating punk sound that you can’t help but bob your head to, and unapologetic authenticity culminated in a show well worth the price of admission. If you ever have the chance to see the boys live, don’t think twice, cause The Chats are going to give you a night of unforgettable mayhem.