(KINGSTON, R.I.) – Maybe it’s musical ADD, or maybe it’s boredom due to blink-182’s “indefinite hiatus” in 2005. Whatever the reason, select members of the late pop-punk group have created yet another side project and will shortly release their first album. (+44) is Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker from blink-182, with Shane Gallagher and Craig Fairbaugh from The Nervous Return and The Transplants.

To refresh everyone, The Transplants remain a side project for Barker. Let’s also not forget Boxcar Racer, the Tom DeLonge (of blink-182) and Barker side band that apparently still plans to record new music.

With Boxcar Racer and blink-182 sounding so similar in style, and with The Transplants sounding like Rancid meets The Clash, meets Rob Aston rapping horribly, I’m going to pass judgment on this album before I click PLAY and say it’s going to be stale, beyond its prime and an overall horrible experience. Our journey begins.

Greg listens to the first three songs.

I’m correct — (+44)’s chord-driven melodies and pop sensibility are clearly remnant of blink-182 in the late 1990s.

The second track, “Baby Come On,” had me going for a little while with its unique start, but it soon spiraled violently into the black hole of out of date punk rock. They’re catchy songs and always have been, but that doesn’t make them good, does it?

The next three tracks resemble the anthemic styling of blink-182’s 1999 release, “Enema of the State.” Not the uplifting “All The Small Things” kinds of anthems. The depressing “Adam’s Song” kinds that make you want to slit your wrists because you’re a teenager with no friends.

I also don’t think a single moment has gone by on this record when Hoppus isn’t whining about chicks.

Track seven pulled me back in a little bit. I was no longer suicidal. The chorus is one of the more original things I’ve heard anyone working with Mark Hoppus come up with.

The next three songs, once again, made me want to take my own life. Actually, that time it wasn’t even an original thought.

Hoppus on track 10, “No It Isn’t,” told me to do it. “Let’s slit our wrists and burn down something beautiful.” What a horrible idea, Mark. Let’s not.

Maybe he just wants to die because he realized what a bad record he just released. Don’t let him take you down, too. He’s an aging rock star with too many tattoos. Don’t listen.

Track 11, “Make You Smile,” is actually pretty fresh. Don’t attribute that to any of the (+44) members, though. The band is still awful.

Give credit to Carol Heller for lighting up this song with her beautiful voice. Rumor has it she was the lead vocalist for the band’s initial electronic-esque feel, which is evident on this track.

It turns out that Hoppus changed the band’s direction against Heller’s liking and she split. Congratulations, Hoppus, you scared off the one good thing on this entire album. Remember kids: Less Hoppus is always more.

(+44)’s debut album, “When Your Heart Stops Beating,” hits record stores Nov. 14. This is me officially recommending that you stay away from all record stores that Tuesday.