 Fourbanger
"Imagination Overdose" CDEP
Self-released
Genres: rock, punk-pop, alt rock
Feb 28 - Mar 6 2005 |
Fourbanger plays serviceable punk-pop/alt rock that satisfies its
purpose but avoids any sense of originality or cleverness. Thos
problem is well exemplified by the lyrics, which are as bland and
clich�d as the compositions - lines like "I cut myself again
just to see if I'm awake" and "if I die, so what, it's my
time, I can't live forever" revel in their own angst instead of
breaking the mold. That isn't to say these songs aren't catchy;
in fact, "Imaginary Overdose" is a very conventionally
infectious rock number and "White Horse" has the hooks to be
a mainstream single. However, most serious music fans will
probably want something a bit more substantial in their diet - in
terms of originality and overall musical integrity, Fourbanger
is simply empty calories. 71%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
6 tracks, distributed by the
band, released 2004] |
