Album Reviews

Published on July 27th, 2010 | by Denise Borders

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For All Those Sleeping *album review*

For All Those Sleeping

Mike Champa
London Snetsinger
Jerad Pierskalla
David Volgman-Stevens
Ethan Trekell

For All Those Sleeping (Sara Kiesling Photography)

Hailing from Minnesota, this five-piece known as For All Those Sleeping (also commonly referred to as FATS) recently released their debut album, Cross Your Fingers on Fearless Records.

I have to first admit that I actually like the album cover. Â I mean, you’re either Team Vampire or Team Zombie, and as much as I get a girl hard on from True Blood, I think I am still Team Zombie all the way. So, yay for you, FATS! Â Now onto the important issues at hand: the music.

It’s definitely typical Fearless style, with the hardcore screaming mixed with melodic harmonies, yadda yadda. Â I’d say FATS mostly resembles that of Fearless veterans Alesana, and I’m often caught thinking of Confide (Tragic Hero Records) as well.

While they had a fairly successful EP released independently, I think their debut full-length definitely says more about the band. Â They have upbeat tempos with catchy (and often silly) lyrics, so if you’re a fan of the screamo genre, you will definitely dig this.

While tracks like I Hate To See You Go are a little cheesy for my taste, darker songs like I’m Not Dead Yet are a bit more my style. Â Although… who are we kidding here? Â I listen to The Meatmen and Leftover Crack, so I might tend to be a little biased if it’s not pure hate rock. YeaaaYUHHHHH.

For a debut album, FATS has done a great job of mixing metaphors with blunt lyrics (like from the tracks Favorite Liar and He’s Dead Because Mommy Killed Him), and have mixed energetic/pop with hardcore sounding tunes. Â I won’t say it’s original, but it’s done well.

So pick up your copy in stores or online, and you can also catch them on tour NOW!!

To learn more about For All Those Sleeping, check out their MySpace

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About the Author

Denise Borders 40, Los Angeles. Denise founded PWV in 2008 and remains the primary manager and photographer/videographer. She is not secretly obsessed with Joey Cape.

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