THE SUMMER SET
Everything’s Fine
[Razor & Tie Direct, LLC]
Verdict: 6/10
Pop rockers “The Summer Set” are back with their latest release Everything’s Fine. This LP could be the soundtrack for adolescence summer romance film. All the tracks focus on about love found and love lost and running away to be together. Each song is one poppy ballad after another with sweet lyrics and upbeat tunes that compliment Brian Dale’s vocals. Everything’s Fine starts off with a couple of slower tracks, “About A Girl” and “When We Were Young”, and these songs set the lyrical precedence for the rest of the album. The album brings to mind summertime, top down, sunsets and beach-bound driving with your first crush. The hidden gem, and probably most rocking song, is “Mannequin”. Its hint of heavier drums, guitars and a little more emotion in the vocals give this track its oomph. Everything’s Fine ends just as it started with the slow but lovely “Don’ Let Me Go”. The Summer Set seem to be good at what they do, and that is painting a picture of love and putting out a bubbly-pop record best suited for listeners looking to relive their teen years through music. This LP will make you think of past loves, and perhaps simpler times. If that is what you are seeking than this is for you, but if you are looking for a hard-rocking record that gets you pumped, look elsewhere. This type of music is not my forte, but the band has talent and the album oozes emotion. It’s a fun album for the right crowd and season. — by Jonathan Adams
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[REVIEW] Take Action – Volume 10
TAKE ACTION
Volume 10 (2011 Tour)
[Hopeless Records / Sub City]
Verdict: 9/10
The last Take Action compilation reminded me of the recent Warped Tour discs in the sense that they were composed mostly of already released tracks. This made them mostly uninteresting and unworthy of purchase. However, this year’s Take Action volume is quite great and deserving your attention. Why? Well, a good 75% of these songs are previously unreleased or remixed, making them new to the listener. Amongst the brand new tracks, you’ll find Silverstein, Bayside, Four Year Strong, Chiodos, I Set My Friends On Fire, Former Thieves, Amely, Sparks the Rescue, Andrew Jackson Johad, Aficionado, and Fake Problems. Even better is that each of these new songs are great! Then, for those electronic lovers, you have a bevy of remixed tracks. If this is your sort of thing, then turn your attention to the remixes of Circa Survive, I See Stars, and Woe Is Me above the others. Amongst the acoustic version of older songs, you’ll find The Dangerous Summer, The Ready Set, We Are The In Crowd, and a couple others. The only real odd moment on this compilation comes from the cover songs. All Time Low chose to record an acoustic cover of “Alejandro” (originally by Lady Gaga), which seems like a strange choice. However, it came out great. You will also hear The Wonder Years cover The Weakerthens on the second disc of this volume. Overall, this is an excellent compilation that has a lot of cool stuff to offer fans of multiple genres. And, of course, the money spent purchasing this will go to a good cause, so bonus! – by Nathaniel Lay
