Evening Standards have relocated to Gainesville, Florida, a sort of home for Pop Punk and Punk, but whereas the trio are often described as Pop Punk, it isn't really the expected description of that genre. There is a Punk attitude and an ability to venture into Pop, particularly chorus wise, there is far more on show here.
There is a sniff of Garage Rock, but they also at times sound like an Indie more melodic version of The Strokes without the repetitiveness. The songs are not complicated, built on more of a vibe, but they are hypnotic and draw you in.
However, when they explore different paths, the trio excel. Tiny Rock is wonderful. More Indie Rock, even veering towards a more Classic Rock but built on an angular riff and a catch all chorus. Mountain Top even slows things down with its Alex Lifeson 80s like riff and splendid almost weeping regretful vocal.
Precious gets all Bluesy, yet Edgelord is great New York Garage Punk, all sleaze and grit. Broken even heads into the noisier version of Power Pop that is so popular presently. Stardust is sung in a real drawl that just grips you and adds a twanged Country-ish riff.
The Fool is almost an anthem and underlines the theme of these songs. There is a down and dirty street vibe that tells stories of the neighbourhood, casualties and disappointments of what could have been if it got its act together,
So while the sentiments may be Punk, the actual album spreads much further, splendidly so. It is about a vibe, an attitude, things that have shaped the trio. Feelings of regret that are presented as hope. What seems so simple hides real hidden depth/ The Shining is a crackerjack of an album.
You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on Vinyl and as a download.
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