Record Label: S/R
Genre: Ska Punk/Ballad Pop
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Although a young band (high school, possibly?), this debut demo has a lot of potential. The lyrics are surprisingly mature – maybe too mature, like Phil Collins mature. In these four songs, two are straight-up ballads, and the two ska-punk-ish tracks have similarly themed lyrics as well.

The musicians are talented – especially the shuffling drumming, soulful guitar work, and the classically trained piano on “Missed Chance.” The vocals work with the music – a little sappy, but not too emo, reminding me of the Umbrella Bed guy but not as dorky. My main critique is that the band needs to either embrace the cheesy bar rock style, which they do well, or, if they go with skapunk, to play with some balls.

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