Exactly what modern-day indie-punk should be...
B. Bell | Columbia, SC | 10/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This group of guys from Columbia, SC have been entertaining many fans for years in the local music scene, and have recently begun to demand attention from wider audiences, enough to gain them a spot on the 2005 Warped Tour lineup. This is the first full-length release from Burns Out Bright, and they not only continue to make their current fans salivate with pleasure, but they even step it up a notch with a wider palette of sonic euphoria. The sounds and songwriting on Save Yourself A Lifetime seem more mature and more developed than their past releases, but still retain a certain raw effect that shows that the band has no intentions of "selling out" to any mainstream ideas. In fact, a decent portion of the album contains lyrics that not only stick a middle finger up to today's mainstream rock, but also bring up questions of the current state of indie and punk music while begging for a revolution in the underground scene.
The music itself can sometimes sound slightly similar to many sub-genres in the indie and punk scenes, but never pigeonholes itself into any particular one, creating something original and fresh. The album is definitely worth buying, but if you ever get a chance to see this band live, don't miss it. Their shows are extremely energetic, and this is coming from someone who has seen them at least 5 times, and I've been blown away every single time. Whatever your taste in music, if you're looking for something fresh and unique, look no further than this album."
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1