It’s been two years since the band has released an album. For 2010 the group has done an EP rather than a full album. Their EP entitled “Beneath It All” encorporates a pop-ish sound compared to many punk or alternative offerings.
The first song of the EP, “Wish You Were Here”, starts off with a beginning reminiscent of Linkin Park’s “What I’ve Done” and the vocals are rather country-esque in the way of Taylor Swift.
“Where is My Head” would have to be my favorite from “Beneath It All”. With lyrics like this, “Today, I told myself that I would control myself, But my heart and zipper seems to disagree.” I find it somewhat amusing. It's a great hook that I haven't heard from a song in a while.
Song By Song Review:
1. Wish You Were Here - 7/10 – (not the Incubus song) Great beginning sample, country-esque sound.
2. Wondergirl – 7/10 – 90’s guitars are present. More pop-ish, like a female simple plan.
3. I Don’t Wanna Dance – 10/10 – Great beats, lyrics and an 80’s like sound. Almost like The Sounds.
4. Hangover – 5/10 – Again with the 90’s guitars? With a chorus only kids in middle school would appreciate. Like JoJo.
5. Mr. Pushover – 7/10 – Excellent lyrics. Not so great backing vocals. Almost too pop.
6. Where Is My Head – 10/10 – Great lyrics, great vocals and a sound like a female led Blink-182. Addictive chorus and nice instrumentals.
7. Fall Into Me – 8/10 – Paramore –esque vibe going on in this one. Great chorus.
Total 54/70 = 77%
The Bottom Line
“Beneath It All” is okay, but with the band’s more pop heavy approach, it seems that it just doesn’t compare to other more mainstream female led bands such as Paramore or The Sounds.
I would suggest listening to The Sounds’ “ Dying to Say This to You” and “Living in America” as well as Paramore’s “Riot”, for a more alternative rock sound.
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