Fourbanger
"Imagination Overdose" CDEP
Self-released
Genres: rock, punk-pop, alt rock
Feb 28 - Mar 6 2005 |
Fourbanger plays serviceable punk-pop/alt rock that satisfies its
purpose but avoids any sense of originality or cleverness. Thos
problem is well exemplified by the lyrics, which are as bland and
clichéd as the compositions - lines like "I cut myself again
just to see if I'm awake" and "if I die, so what, it's my
time, I can't live forever" revel in their own angst instead of
breaking the mold. That isn't to say these songs aren't catchy;
in fact, "Imaginary Overdose" is a very conventionally
infectious rock number and "White Horse" has the hooks to be
a mainstream single. However, most serious music fans will
probably want something a bit more substantial in their diet - in
terms of originality and overall musical integrity, Fourbanger
is simply empty calories. 71%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
6 tracks, distributed by the
band, released 2004] |