“Sold As Is” has the distinction of being the first original song the guys wrote together. Pieced together with lyrics originally written when Bishop was overseas and a pre-existing guitar melody that Addison had written, the song came to life right before their eyes (and ears). Amazingly, even on this first effort, there is some very nice guitar and rhythm work on this song. Many bands would be proud to have been able to say that this song is theirs, but not many would have been able to bring it to life as their first effort. Good, solid song.

“Bitter Taste of my Corrosion” begins with a very nice guitar line that is soon accompanied by the low throaty sound of Bishop’s voice. Then, as if signaled by some very nice drum work by Connell, the song roars into this nice heavy thing. It’s a great dynamic and they add to it throughout the song. If I had to choose just one song to introduce someone to the band… this would probably be it.

“Flawed but Beautiful” begins with a guitar riff and a howl of “Come on!” that just dares you not to bob your head or your whole body with the fierce rhythm the song breaks into. Fast, frenetic, but armed with some damned fine vocals and drum work, this song ably rounds out this small CD of songs.

I wish these guys nothing but success in their life, whether or not they actually “make it” as a band and stick to their guns. Each one of this band’s components is talented and sure to have a future playing music. You can just tell that they love it… and if wishes could come true, then I’ll be able to keep in touch with them and do a proper “review” of their debut album, when they make it to that point.

You can find out more about the band, as well as hear these four songs of theirs, by heading on down the electronic highway until you arrive at their Myspace Profile page.