Check your calendars: Boy, it sure sounds like the mid-80’s on this crisp offering from one-time heartthrob Rick Springfield, with his first new music since 1988’s “Rock of Life”. This track, written and co-produced by the artist, rings true with a clever, lighthearted lyric about working to get ahead, then having the rug pulled out at the last minute – thus, “It’s always something.” The production is up to date and appropriately gritty – and undeniably reminiscent of the guitar stroking, edgy pop/rock of Springfield’s past, which longtime followers will find a treat indeed. Radio action? Probably not, but the curious and the dedicated should check out Springfield’s new album, “Karma,” due Tuesday (13). As he approaches his 50th birthday in August, you’ll also find him touring the U.S. at smaller venues throughout the summer.

-Billboard