So, who is Bob Nasty?

Darryl Lix and his group of punk rock misfits (a.k.a. the High Kicks) do their best to uncover the truth on the Bethlehem band’s new album, “Who’s Bob Nasty?”

More myth than actual mortal, “Bob’s” identity serves as MacGuffin to lure your senses into a full-on assault of souped-up punk rock.

You could say this is a concept-ish album — if you consider the phrase “concept” waxing philosophically on Domino’s Pizza’s former mascot (“Avoid the Noid”), gushing over cheesy “B” movies (“Cheesy Lover”) or wondering what happened to a pair of pants (“Bob’s Jeans”).

This is the kind of record that would fit perfectly sandwiched between Green Jelly and NOFX on one of those Fat Wreck-Chord punk compilations from the ‘90s. And that’s a good thing.

There are plenty of moments where, lyrically, the group’s tongues are firmly cemented in their cheeks. They also take time to put their own fun, Ramones-esque spin on the popular Parry Gripp kids’ tune “It’s Raining Tacos.”

But not everything is played for laughs. That is when the album’s brightest moments shine through.

“Can’t Stop, Wont’ Stop” is a confessionally catchy examination of what it’s really like to live with Tourette Syndrome. And make sure you have your lighter handy for the album’s closer, “Not Sarcastic” — a mid-tempo love song that crescendos with a scorching solo ripped right out of the Warrant/Poison playbook.

By the time those last notes ring out, whether or not you have figured out Bob Nasty’s true identity is an afterthought.

That’s OK though. The search for the truth is a ridiculously fun journey worth taking.

“Who’s Bob Nasty” by Darryl Lix and the High Kicks is available on all streaming services. It will soon be available on vinyl.