The Wonder Years *album review*
The Wonder Years
Dan Campbell
Matt Brasch
Josh Martin
Casey Cavaliere
Nick Steinborn
Mike Kennedy
Forming a mere five years ago, The Wonder Years are now part of the Hopeless Records’ roster and have two EP’s and two full-lengths under their belt. Â With a pop-punk sound that appeals to an array of music fans everywhere, I see great things for this band in the future!
The Upsides
Available 9.21.10Â
Track List
| 1. | “My Last Semester” | |
| 2. | “Logan Circle” | |
| 3. | “Everything I Own Fits in This Backpack” | |
| 4. | “Dynamite Shovel” | |
| 5. | “New Years with Carl Weathers” | |
| 6. | “It’s Never Sunny in South Philadelphia” | |
| 7. | “Hostels & Brothels” | |
| 8. | “Melrose Diner” | |
| 9. | “This Party Sucks” | |
| 10. | “Hey Thanks” | |
| 11. | “Washington Square Park” | |
| 12. | “All My Friends Are in Bar Bands” |
Reissue Bonus Tracks
| 13. | “I Was Scared and I’m Sorry” | |
| 14. | “Dynamite Shovel” (Campfire Version) | |
| 15. | “Logan Circle: A New Hope” | |
| 16. | “We Won’t Bury You” |
This is a reissue, so it’s not like it’s anything completely brand new… however, it’s all brand new to me! This is a great album for fans of upbeat, pop-punk music. Â While most of the album is pretty standard, ukuleles and trombones accompany Dan’s vocals on the track, Hey Thanks, which is a unique change from the rest of songs. The album as a whole sticks to pretty positive lyrics, so we can safely say they are no kin to The Meatmen (damn!). While the band stays pretty safe with it’s musical ventures, they’re not far from the usual Hopeless Records/ No Sleep Records sound. Â They remind me a lot of the young, New Jersey based band, A Clear Blurr, who recently called it quits 🙁 Â They’re also reminiscent of Taking Back Sunday, and other clean-cut, kinda emo-lyrical bands.
Dan “Soupy” Campbell has a great voice for this style of music, and while the band isn’t a ‘stand out’ talent, they aren’t anything to hate, either. Â They’ll make you smile and it’s hard to listen through this album without wanting to at least tap your feet, so what more can you ask for? Check the album out, available tomorrow on No Sleep Records.
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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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