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From: Sydney, Australia
Sounds like: Punk/Rock
You will need this album in your life and we'll tell you why in this review. The opening track "Bad Weather" begins the album with a New Found Glory type bounce to it. The track is an incredible opener as it features a top notch guitar riff along with easy to sing along vocals. It dips down near the halfway but quickly climbs back up to the high octane sound that really takes it over the top. "Ghost" kicks off right away with an upbeat riff and driving opening. The track smoothly ramps up to a nice little melodic breakdown before bursting into a high octane Punk type sound. It's here that the track puts the foot on the gas and it speeds ahead with melody and energetic Rock tendencies. The chorus is highly infectious and incredibly easy to sing along to. Later in the track is a bouncy breakdown that is sure to get the live crowd hopping along. "Sail Away" has a slow start before bursting at the seams with a radio friendly Blink 182 vibe to it. The melodic chorus soars along with the infectious guitar riffs that are out of this world. "Third Party Damage" starts off with a nice little dirty riff before exploding into a track that is single worthy. Mark my words, it'll be a fan favorite in no time! "Yellow & Green" is controlled in its delivery but the track strikes a chord in the heartstrings of the listener as it's honest and heartfelt. "Empty Words" picks up the pace and features some remarkable Rock breakdowns along with driving vocals and instrumentation. It's a track that'll get toes tapping and sing alongs right away. "Interlude" breaks up the album as it's an instrumental that is two minutes of soothing soulness. "Phasing Out" cranks things back to 11 as it erupts with a Alternative Rock sound that even teeters on being Hard Rock. The guitar solo on the track along with the breakdown is oustanding and really makes it a stand out track. "Last Impressions" starts off slow but builds up to a wall of sound that is pure passion through and through. "Inception" is fast and relentless. The Punk influences really shine through on the album as it blazes through without letting up on the radio friendly sound of the band. The closer "In The Dark Of Night" summarizes everything awesome about the band. It's an excellent closing track that really leaves its mark on the listener. Every single track on this album is a banger and could (should) be played on the radio. Brilliant album from an amazing up and coming band.
Verdict:
Maps To Eden deliver a can't miss album for fans of Alternative Rock and Pop Punk music.
