Though Toronto-based guitarist and vocalist Ben Cook got his start playing hardcore and was a vital member of Fucked Up, the music he makes under the Young Guv (or Young Governor) name leans in a decidely poppier, always surprising direction. After launching with a raw garage rock sound, Cook steered the band in a more melodic direction that culminated with the diverse Ripe 4 Luv album in 2015. After an '80s R&B detour on 2 Sad 2 Funk, Cook exhibited his love of pure power pop on 2019's GUV 1, an album that delivered hooks and melodies in the tradition of vintage Teenage Fancl...