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From: Nassau County, NY
Sounds like: Punk
This three piece band from Nassau County, New York have drawn influences from Green Day, Bowling For Soup, and Simple Plan to name a few. With their full length coming out in November, let's take an early sneak peek and see what it's all about. "Our Call To Arms" kicks off the album with a piano intro before heading into a bass riff and some excellent drum work. The slow build of the track is on point and when it picks up, it's a force to be reckoned with. "March Through Hell" is a crushing track that has some metal influences to it. The gang chants, breakdowns and fast paced nature will surely appease fans of both punk and metal. "The Story Of Jade & James" brings things back to the punk side. There's an almost Green Day influence to the track as it perfectly melds both rock, pop and punk together in a catchy way. The dual vocals make it have even more depth to it. "Heartless" is a hard hitting track that'll get the live crowd moving and the circle pits started. It's raw, heavy and really takes the album up a notch in its intensity. "Sober" brings a crunchy rock (almost grunge) sound to the forefront. The track doesn't let up and keeps the listener well engaged in its catchy riffs and easy to sing along chorus. "I Can't Take" hits right away with an almost White Stripes bass riff. The track then features some stellar guitar work mixed with melodic verses combined with a chorus that also adds some harsh vocals. The track overall has a dynamic of metal and rock that is rarely seen or done this well. "It's The End" is an incredibly short, fast punk track clocking in at 38 seconds. It's something different and shows they can shred fast if they wanted to. "14th & 8th" is an extremely catchy rock track that has that California beach sound. The track has hit written all over it. "Judgement Day" brings the pace back up and gets things back up in the heavy realm of sound. The track has that early 80's metal sound to it and shows that they still have a few tricks up their sleeve even this far into the album. "Requiem Aeternum" is an organ filled interlude which sets up the next track "Forever". Their single "Forever" features some harsh screaming, passionate vocals combined with the slower melodic punk rock instrumentation make this a standout track. The production is top notch as the breakdowns and lyrics are as hard as ever. As The lyrics go: "you'll be sorry" if you don't check out this track from this promising three piece punk band. "Epiclogue" is a 25 second track that has to be heard to be believed. "Rebirth" is the bonus hidden track that is a medley of their previous offering. It shows the progression of what their older material and the evolution of their signature sound. We're pleased to say that their new full length is extremely polished, well produced and should be in every punk and rock fans collection when it gets released.
Verdict:
Complicated Arrangement has something for everyone to enjoy with their upcoming full length album.
