I kind of have some weird prideful issue with listening to bands that are really young, let alone a band with a 14 year old singer, it's just difficult. However, luckily for this band, they have a recipe in which I absolutely salivate over.
I have been a huge fan of melodic hardcore bands for a long time, and while it's easy for someone to categorize this band as a "screamo band" they need to be a bit more open minded about it. Yes, the band screams, yes the band sings, but then again so do bands like Life in Your Way, and numerous other bands that aren't "screamo". Nonetheless, this record hit on all cylinders for me. It's catchy when it needs to be catchy, NOT overly heavy, which is, and should never be the focus for a melodic hardcore band, and it's SO honest. I think the best part of this band is the fact that they're as young as they are, and their pears are trying to rip off bands like the Devil Wears Prada, and Underoath, however, this band takes pages from bands like Strongarm, Life in Your Way, and other great melodic hardcore bands.
This CD should definitely be given a chance if you are fans of the latter bands. Don't write it off right away, give it a few listens.
FINAL GRADE: A
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