OK, so I'm going to attempt to write a comprehensive and quite complete record review without using the word that begins with "e", ends in "o" and has an "m" somewhere in the middle. I promise! I actually approached this album with the attitude of "it may have been done before, but so what, let's see what these fellas bring to the table". I think that without that attitude it would be way to easy to just say Fall Out Boy or Senses Fail strongly influenced this band. To be sure, it's pop-punk but I'll offer that it has more of an edge that let's say All Time Low or Boys Like Girls. In general, that's probably a fair assessment for many Tooth & Nail artists, there is a bit of metal influence and, an influence that in large part is not unnatural in any way. So, The Classic Crime, hailing from Seattle, WA and headlining the current Atticus Tour play an energetic pop punk, replete with harmonies, melodies and memories. "The Fight" is a stunning track with grinding guitars, balanced dueling vocals and creative tempo changes. Matt Macdonald has one of the stronger voices in the pop-punk /alt genres and has the range to handle some of the songs that require more of a scream than a whisper. "Closer Than We Think" is the "poppiest", is that a word?, of the numbers, with a simple guitar line and an Ataris like vibe. It's certainly a radio friendly track and in general the album is that. In an environment where there is a release like this hitting iTunes everyday, this one does standout. For a sophomore release, this record does possess some nice maturity that helps it standout from all those others. Debate whether this is punk, but the roots of punk are here and it's music well done.
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