THE COMMON PLACE “Every Forgotten Year”
This disc is like a big cotton bag with five frustrated monkeys stuck inside. With the removal of each monkey, you honestly have no idea what to expect from the monkey once it’s removed from the bag. That said, this is a five song EP (23 minutes) that is crammed with loads of variety and talent from an up-and-coming pop-punk act. None of the five songs on here sound remotely alike, with a few that stretch only a couple of minutes, to the last one eclipsing at nearly eight. As a five piece, this band’s sound is pretty complex, and there are some flashes of creativity through the use of a piano and cello. For a point of reference, SAVES THE DAY and a darker NEW FOUND GLORY would be pretty accurate, but the songwriting is far more intricate, and well-developed. The lead vocals stand out above the music, and the band uses smartly placed backup vocals on the fourth song, “Choke,” which has some decidely hardcore influences. One of the neat things that this band features is the use of an acoustic guitar, coupled with an electric guitar in a few parts, adding a more dynamic effect. The final song, “On the Right Track” is a bit long-winded, but as a closer, it finishes up this release on a solid note. While I’m not instantly roped into this band’s pop sensibilities, this is a disc that I could get used to listening often.
Self Released
