My wife and I were listening to Strung Out’s Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues the other day and commenting just how great that record is, and while Heartsounds might not sound exactly like Strung Out, it’s easy to listen to their debut album, Until We Surrender, and hear the similarities. The record is full of fast-paced and melodic West Coast pop-punk with male/female vocals. It’s a sound that harkens back to mid-90’s Fat Wreck Chords revolution and (in addition to Strung Out) reminds me a little of Face To Face, 88 Fingers Louie, and (maybe) The Forecast if only the vocals. Go ahead, pump your fist in the air, sing along, and get amped up. Members of Heartsounds were previously in a metalcore band so it isn’t surprising that most of Until We Surrender is fast and a bit on the technical side, but despite the full throttle attack, it’s the catchy and driving songs that take center stage here. Some of the slower moments remind me of No Motiv, The Cardinal Sin, and even Small Towns Burn A Little Slower. Also, Heartsounds are from San Francisco, CA and I thought I’d throw that out there too (not that it matters).
MP3:
Heartsounds - The Song Inside Me
Heartsounds - Reoccurring Grey
ex-Light this City who were pretty good too.
Great blog, Im pumped to see so many updates lately.