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This Is An Outrage
It only took one listen to fall in love with this band from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The lead-off track, "Outrage," places the band’s strengths in the forefront. The harmonized vocals are strong and clean, complimenting the "grab you by the ears" hooks that never let go. The urgent melodies and quick pace of tunes like "Worth As Much As A Counterfeit Dollar" are reminscent of bands like Red Jumpsuit Apparatus or Anberlin. They bounce along so quickly that they’re as good as caffeine at keeping the energy level high. Those that remember hearing the melodic rock of this band’s earlier incarnation as afterEIGHT will be impressed with the progression of song quality, but it won’t be too much of a schock, as they’ve been hinting at this kind of talent for years. Their direction turn from less screamo and a lot more melodic, singing pop choruses was totally a smart move. And quirky tunes like "Mile Away" show that they’re not stuck in a rut or just a "one trick pony." [Tooth & Nail] Doug Van pelt
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