Title Fight - The Last Thing You Forget
I've been on the new music hunt for a couple weeks now and stumbled across these guys. Title Fight are melodic hardcore / pop punk in a similar vein as Crime in Stereo (The Trouble Stateside era), Kid Dynamite, and early Saves The Day .
I think the thing about Title Fight which appeals is that they have managed to bring in a bunch influences and write catchy, interesting and dynamic music without just coping the from those in currently in favor in the genre. They have both attempted and pulled off their own sound, while at the same time nodding their heads to their predecessors. From the first song we launch into what will be quite possibly one of my top 10s for this year.
Songs like Neck Deep are almost pure (good) pop-punk with while No One Stays on Top Forever has definite melodic hardcore influence. The transitions aren't ridiculous (read disjointed) and they manage to keep the momentum rolling throughout all twelve songs. However, only three of the songs are brand new and thus they have been released separately on the likewise named The Last Thing You Forget 7". But for me, unfamiliar with their previous material I'm into everything I'm hearing.
Lyrically, its a pretty narrow horizon, some Saves the Day influence with some violent imagery, but for the most part its pretty familiar, a mix of teenage reminiscing and post teen identity frustrations. While the lyrics are ok, they are not the selling point of the album. Instead it's the well thought out guitars, interesting dynamics, pace and vocal layering keep you listening for whats around the corner.
The standout tracks are Introvert, Neck Deep, and Symmetry.
At this stage it's a 3.5 / 5, but I reckon it'll grow on me to a 4.
There's a bit of a Hot Water Music vibe as well, so if your into Sommerset you might like this as well. They are from Pennsylvania as well if your into that New Jerseyish sound.
check them out here
I've been on the new music hunt for a couple weeks now and stumbled across these guys. Title Fight are melodic hardcore / pop punk in a similar vein as Crime in Stereo (The Trouble Stateside era), Kid Dynamite, and early Saves The Day .
I think the thing about Title Fight which appeals is that they have managed to bring in a bunch influences and write catchy, interesting and dynamic music without just coping the from those in currently in favor in the genre. They have both attempted and pulled off their own sound, while at the same time nodding their heads to their predecessors. From the first song we launch into what will be quite possibly one of my top 10s for this year.
Songs like Neck Deep are almost pure (good) pop-punk with while No One Stays on Top Forever has definite melodic hardcore influence. The transitions aren't ridiculous (read disjointed) and they manage to keep the momentum rolling throughout all twelve songs. However, only three of the songs are brand new and thus they have been released separately on the likewise named The Last Thing You Forget 7". But for me, unfamiliar with their previous material I'm into everything I'm hearing.
Lyrically, its a pretty narrow horizon, some Saves the Day influence with some violent imagery, but for the most part its pretty familiar, a mix of teenage reminiscing and post teen identity frustrations. While the lyrics are ok, they are not the selling point of the album. Instead it's the well thought out guitars, interesting dynamics, pace and vocal layering keep you listening for whats around the corner.
The standout tracks are Introvert, Neck Deep, and Symmetry.
At this stage it's a 3.5 / 5, but I reckon it'll grow on me to a 4.
There's a bit of a Hot Water Music vibe as well, so if your into Sommerset you might like this as well. They are from Pennsylvania as well if your into that New Jerseyish sound.
check them out here