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Action Reaction
3 is the Magic Number
The potential here is devastating. The full-length debut for Action Reaction is full of diverse alternative rock tracks that feature stellar vocals from frontman Jason Gleason, imaginative melodies, a wide array of instrumentation, and memorable hooks from the outset. The result is an album that completely takes the listener by surprise and hints at even greater things to come. While there is much to speak of, the starting point must be Gleason, former vocalist of Further Seems Forever. His voice is tailor-made for this music. While Action Reaction doesn’t rock as hard as their Equal Vision Records labelmates, the band still earns its rock cred on songs such as “The Exit Poll Amen” and opening track “Sinner’s Algebra.” Still, Gleason shines strongest on more melodic numbers such as “Come See My Grave,” where his range is showcased and his voice comes over the top of clever rock riffs. The album is both light and dark, moody and imaginative. Gleason and company team with an impressive production team that includes Jason Lader (Rilo Kiley) and Ray Martin (Bloc Party, Gorillaz) to craft a stunning rock debut from beginning to end.
[Equal Vision] Matt Conner
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