"Cause i know what's best for me"

Guaranteed To Disagree by We Are The In Crowd – Over the summer I really got into this band and this album. They are from Poughkeepsie, New York and feature duel vocals from both a guy and a girl. Although Jordan Eckes does have a pretty good voice on his own, it does get overshadowed by his counterpart Taylor Jardine, who revitalizes the genre as a female vocalist who invigorates their songs. Tay has a voice that although does not sound like Hayley Williams of Paramore, does have the same powerful and intriguing quality. She definitely drives the songs vocally with Eckes playing off her with opposite lines. The album itself is a short EP of only seven songs, six of which are some of my favorites in the pop-punk genre. Having the two vocalists portraying two different sides of the story in each song sets the band apart from the other similar artists, which is valuable in a genre that consists mostly of similar sounding male singers and songs about love and heartbreak. The first track Carry Me Home opens with Tay’s voice over a swelling chorus, starting the EP off with an energetic and enthusiastic pace that sets the tone for the rest of the tracks. The real gem on the EP is the second track Never Be What You Want, which has lyrics that take on an empowering stance on Jardine’s part. Coupled with impressive pop-rock music, the album continues with a similar formula that hits on most marks. And of course Mike Ferri, Cameron Hurley, and Rob Chianelli make up the rest of the band and impress on the music. These songs really got me through the summer, and they really do boast some impressive melodies. The only song on the album that I'm not particularly fond of is We Need A Break which is an alright track but to me just doesn't quite live up to the lyrical content of the rest of the EP. Overall this well-rounded and very enjoyable EP from a promising young band. After seeing them play Warped Tour this summer, I will definitely be attending their live shows in the future. Keep your eyes out for this group - they are definitely going to gain some serious attention soon.

Key Tracks: Carry Me Home, Never Be What You Want, Lights Out, For The Win, Calendar Pages

Currently Listening To: "We All Roll Along" by The Maine from "Can't Stop, Won't Stop"