Set Your Goals' newest album Burning at Both Ends seems to combine the sound fans loved on Mutiny! with the growing pains of TWBTDOU, to mixed success. ...
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Review: The Swellers “Good for Me” (2011)
When discussing Michigan’s exports, most people would mention all the vehicles and vicious wolverines that the state pumps out. From now on though, they will also have to mention The Swellers’ fourth full-length album Good for Me. ...
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Review: What’s Eating Gilbert 7″ Series (2010)
What’s Eating Gilbert came as quite a surprise to me and it showcases emotionally bare songwriting backed by some of the catchiest power-pop I’ve heard in a long time. ...
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Review: Mixtapes “Hope is for People” (2011)
Hope is for People, which is lighthearted at times, is also honest and poignant, especially when talking about how easy it is to settle into mediocrity. ...
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Review: Our Lives in Motion “Stages” (2011)
Say hello to Our Lives in Motion, the unjustly unsigned band out of Worcester, MA that is making some serious noise thanks to their catchy sophomore EP Stages. Its six songs of straight-forward pop-rock laced with smooth vocals. ...
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Review: Heartsounds “Drifter” (2011)
If you’re in the mood for some fast, fun, skatepunk, seek out Drifter immediately. ...
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Review: Deadhand “Deadhand” (2011)
Deadhand was a long time coming and ends up more than worth the wait. It’s an album with broad appeal, bringing punk kids and rock kids together and the songs would sound just as good in a small club as they would on a big stage, which I definitely think is within their reach. ...
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Review: The Story So Far “Under Soil and Dirt” (2011)
This eleven track beast of an album would be a high-quality release for any band, but for USAD to come from a group of kids who aren't even old enough to sip on a Bud Light yet really makes this special and eye-opening. ...
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