This Minnesota 5-piece punk group has returned with their sophomore release In Desolation. The album is a follow-up to their 2008 From the Bottom, which was an onslaught of driving guitars, chugging basslines, and a seriously upset whiskey-and-cigarettes style vocalist. With In Desolation, frontman Ryan Young opts for more melodic and catchier vocals. It works to an effect, especially on “Clear the Air” which has the best vocal intro and makes a great ending for the album. However, at times, the vox gets preachy and repetitive.
He still sings about the monster inside him, and hating life, etc. etc. but it’s just too slow. I want the grit From the Bottom carried, which was still catchy and melodic, but faster!
Minus points for the best guitar rippage on the whole album being done by an outside party (Ted Howard)
Overall, these up-and-comers sophomore album still kicks ass, but the second punch doesn’t hit as hard as the first.
7.4/10
RIYL : Dillinger Four, Street Dogs, Hot Water Music, Self-depricating fist-pumping punk rock.
RT: Drive, Their Own Medicine, Trying to Breathe, All I Can Do, Spare Time, Clear the Air
01. Drive
02. Their Own Medicine
03. Trying To Breathe
04. ZZYZX
05. The Eyes of Death
06. Old Man
07. All I Can Do
08. I Need You
09. Spare Time
10. I Just Want You To Know
11. My Episodes
12. Clear The Air
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