Until June
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“We just want people to feel what we feel,” explains vocalist Josh Ballard and the quote couldn’t be more dead-on. Armed with piano-driven melodies ala Keane, Ballard leads a trio focused on crafting emotional pop rock that succeeds in its goal to emanate feelings from coast to coast. This album has been a long time coming. Years after relocating from Phoenix to Los Angeles to pursue their musical dream, the band eventually signed to Flicker Records. But after an EP release, their full-length was pushed back numerous times for a number of business reasons. Ultimately, the disc is worth the wait. “You Do” is straight out of Ben Gibbard’s head with its forlorn approach overtop balladry that evokes sunny sadness. Lead single “Sleepless” is more catchy, with Ballard’s falsetto cry and emo/punk riffs, while “What I’ve Done” is the most radio-friendly with its straightforward musical arrangement. While fans have had to be patient, Until June’s full-length debut is worth the wait. The primary emotion to be felt here is happiness that you discovered a great record. [Flicker] Matt Conner
This album review was originally published in the March/April Issue (#124) of HM Magazine. Order the Print Version to read tons more reviews. You can do this online or find this issue on newsstands.
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