YOU, ME, & EVERYONE WE KNOW
Things Are Really Weird Right Now
[Topshelf Records]
Verdict: 10/10

Also having released such great indie and hardcore acts as Grown Ups and Piano Becomes The Teeth, Topshelf Records are now putting out what will probably become one of their best selling 7 inches. Why do I say that? You, Me & Everyone We Know unfortunately broke up right before this EP was to be released, making it the last effort you’ll be able to get from the band (unless they later reform – let’s hope they do). Not only that, but these three tracks are also excellent songs any fan will surely love. For those who are not familiar with this band, YM&EWK play indie punk/rock basically. If you’re a fan of Man Overboard or Transit, there’s a good chance you’d love these guys. “Things Are Really Weird Right Now” is an immediately catchy and memorable track; “Sad Bastard Music” is a short acoustic song of brilliance; and “There Was A Thump, Then Another” sounds interestingly like Say Anything. The 7 inch also comes with a download of “Some Things Don’t Wash Out (2nd Rinse)”, which is also a fun and entertaining song. As a whole, this EP flows wonderfully and is surprisingly diverse for just a few tracks. It’s a damn shame these guys have disbanded; Things Are Really Weird Right Now is a definite must have for any fan of this band and/or genre. – by Nathaniel Lay