And this is the only problem with the group - the sound is almost too easy to get into, too easy to tune into the background, not memorable enough in its own right - yes, this music is full of feeling, it is music for the road; music for moments alone, music you reach out for when turning a new leaf, music you think back to when you're far away from home - but which tunes would you really remember?
Having listened to this album for some weeks now, I can always recall the way it made me feel, but only a couple of songs come back to me as complete melodies. This suggests that whilst the group is definitely polished, well put together and likeable, they also lack a certain edge - something to make your ears perk up and tell their sound apart from the hubbub of easy-to-digest rock-pop out there. They have created a rich tapestry, but need to weave in a strong story.
The experience would probably be perfectly suited to a live performance and luckily enough, the Panic Division are currently touring in the USA. Check the website for dates and locations.
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Photos courtesy of The Militia Group. Cross-posted to Tomorrow Could Be Boring.
Article comments
1 - Connie Phillips
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2 - Nukapai
Thank you, Connie. :)