Make Do and Mend *album review*
Make Do and Mend
photo by Frank Boucher
James Carroll (vocals/guitar)
Mike Poulin (bass)
Matt Carroll (drums)
Mike O’Toole (guitar)
The biggest negative about this band is that I didn’t know about them sooner. Â Thanks to a free compilation from ThePunkSite.com featuring a Make Do and Mend track, I discovered these guys and was stoked to get to review their newest album! Â It’s no surprise that Alternative Press named them one of the top 100 bands you need to know in 2011.
Available now!!!
TRACK LIST:
1. Unknowingly Strong
2. Oak Square
3. Ghostal
4. Transparent Seas
5. For A Dreamer
6. Stand Stagger
7. Keep This
8. Thanks
9. Firewater
10. Night’s The Only Time Of Day
I really like that they chose Unknowingly Strong as the first track, because it’s a great way to start off the album. Â I really like the raspyness of James’ voice, which is consistent through the entire album. Â I’m not sure what their previous material sounds like, but they seem like a band that’s easy to recognize (whether you’ve heard the song before or not). Â I definitely like that trait in a band because it shows they stand out in one way or another.
If I had to choose a favorite track, I’d go with Transparent Seas.  It’s got a catchy chorus with a really cool melody that makes me want to listen to it over and over.  It’s not hard to listen to this album from start to finish, and then want to hit repeat.  MDAM seems like a band that will keep giving up great shit, and I am already eager for their next release!
The band is on tour now with Fireworks, and has more upcoming dates with them and The Wonder Years, Such Gold and Living with Lions. Â Peep the dates below!!
Purchase End Measure Mile online here:
Paper + Plastick:Â http://store.paperandplastick.com/products/6283
Panic Records:Â http://tinyurl.com/panic-records
iTunes:Â http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/end-measured-mile/id393409808=
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Make Do And Mend tour dates
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| with Fireworks March 20 – Bournemouth, UK @ Ibar March 21 – Birmingham, UK @ Club Academy March 22 – Cardiff, UK @ Clwb For Bach March 23 – Exeter, UK @ Cavern March 24 – Nottingham, UK @ Rock City Basement March 25 – Newcastle, UK @ Academy 2 March 27 – Glasgow, UK @ King Tuts March 28 – Sheffield, UK @ Corporation Small Room March 29 – Leeds, UK @ Cockpit March 30 – Manchester, UK @ Moho March 31 – Oxford, UK @ Academy 2 April 1 – London, UK @ Borderline April 2 – Kingston, UK @ Fighting Cocks with The Wonder Years, Fireworks, Such Gold, Living With Lions |
April 13 – Des Moines, IA @ The Vaudeville Mews April 14 – Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room April 15 – Wichita, KS @ The Oz Café April 16 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Black sheep April 17 – Provo, UT @ The Death Star April 18 – Sparks, NV @ The Alley April 19 – Stockton, CA @ Plea for Peace Center April 20 – Fresno, CA @ Club Retro April 21 – Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry’s April 22 – North Las Vegas, NV @ Area 702 April 23 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction w/ Fireworks April 24 – Tucson, AZ @ Skrappy’s April 25 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad April 26 – Midland, TX @ The Pine Box April 27 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s April 28 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory April 29 – Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music April 30 – Nashville, TN @ Rocketown May 1 – Birmingham, AL @ The Firehouse May 3 – Pensacola, FL @ Big Easy Tavern May 4 – Pembroke Pines, FL @ That Talent Farm May 5 – Jacksonville, FL @ The Pit May 6 – Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G May 7 – Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery May 21 – Louisville, KY @ Expo Five (Krazyfest) |
To learn more about Make Do and Mend, check out:
www.makedoandmend.me
www.myspace.com/makedoandmend
www.paperandplastick.com
www.panicrecords.net
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About the Author
Denise Borders 39, 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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