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The soph slump claims another victim

bryan "snoopy" deweese | hopefully buried in hawaii | 06/01/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"First of all i still believe this band has all the potential in the world but i think they have tried to mature a little to early. Their debut album, a better view of the rising moon, is a catchy, fun disc that leaves u with a smile and not a care in the world after listening to it.Unfortuatly this new offering from the group seems to be trying to much to distance themselves from the pop/sorta punk-sorta not label that the first cd was given. On the cover there is this large sticker which gives a description of running through a field on a sunny day but after listening the cd seems more like staring at the stars on a lonely winter night with only thoughts of an ex girlfriend. granted, there is nothing wrong with that but the label is a little misleading.

Music-wise the band seems to fall a little flat. I was expecting the bright explosions that i had come to customed to but they are few and far between here. there are some great riffs here but the use of all the backing instruments is a bit distracting.

caleb, kevin and alida vocals fit the music beautifully and i think alida shows mind-boggling growth. the lyrics are intelligent but do seem to be repeative after awhile.

Overall this is 3 out of 5 stars. some good songs but also some that should have been left on the floor. Hopefully whatever depressed the band over the past year and half has past them and the next album will be quite happier."