Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Heartsounds: Drifter

Heartsounds
Drifter
Epitaph Records [2011]









Fire Note Says: Heartsounds sophomore record runs on tight punk mechanics and soaring harmonies!

Album Review:
Drifter is Heartsounds quick sophomore follow up to the groups debut, which was just released last year. This may seem too fast but after taking Drifter for a spin you will eat your thoughts, as this record well exceeds their debut and completely resets the bar for Heartsounds. The group plays a very fast, melodic, and technically sound punk rock style that soars vocally and possesses solid songwriting. There is only so much you can do with this genre but Heartsounds hits it at high octane and comes out a winner as each of these 12 tracks feel and sound fresh compared to some of their current peers. The tight mechanics that exist within Heartsounds enables Drifter to succeed because it strikes the perfect balance of being melodic, playing punk rock and sticking in your head. Heartsounds is not anything new or shiny when it comes to the punk scene but with the help of Brett Gurewitz (Bad Religion, Epitaph) producing, the band sounds light years ahead of their debut and should entertain any power punk loving soul out there that still exists!

Key Tracks: "Every Second Counts", "Drifter", "Uncomfortably Numb"

Bands With Similar Fire:
The Black Pacific
Bad Religion
No Use For A Name

Heartsounds Website
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Epitaph Records

-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony

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