 Exit
"Scenes From Next Week" CD
Self-released
Genres: pop/rock, soft rock
EXIT
P.O. Box 2076
Waukesha, WI
53187-2076
Jan 3 - 9 2005 |
Exit is a very standard pop/rock band; they present a clean,
glossy image without a hint of edginess or adventure. The
resulting music is perfectly accessible, though frightfully devoid of
originality or daringness. While I can see a song or two off Scenes
From Next Week making it to mainstream radio stations (probably
something like EZ Rock), I can't help but wonder what will set this
apart from the plethora of other self-releases just like it.
Opening song "Anyway" probably has the highest likelihood of
making a radio playlist; due to its simple, lush melody, it's a prime
candidate to get stuck in an average pop fan's head (and
stereo). Its regular, inoffensive formula does the trick, in a
sort of Barenaked Ladies-but-softer vein. There are
occasional surprises here and there - like the U2-esque guitar
solo on "Lonely People," or the brief guitar feedback on
"Mary Go Round," but overall this is a consistent though
bland effort. Exit has done well with Scenes From Next Week,
given what it is - with the band's obvious talent, though, I only wish
they had tried to do something more.
76%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
11 tracks, distributed by CD
Baby, released 2003] |
