 On first impression, listening to the album, I was certainly able to draw comparisons to other bands of the "emo" variety, as there isn't much that sets them apart from such bands as Panic! or Say Anything. Most of the lyrics are appealing to those who tend to sing along, and they are quite 'relatable' - which perhaps is suitable for their "emo" audience. I was expecting a lot more form the title song - Lengths And Limits - it didn't really stand out, and the "middle 8" : added to contrast the dynamics of the song, didn’t work as effectively as intended. Many of the chorus's were catchy yet weren't particularily easy to distinguish from the verse, as many stayed in the same key, or at least the tune sounded very similar to that of the verse. Backing vocals were very effective throughout, the main focus of the songs being that of the lyrics - although appealing to many, I find this too mainstream; they just didn't make me stop and turn my head. The musicians almost become overlooked by the strong vocals. Each track sounded quite similar, although they did try a synthesised drumbeat, bringing a dance-like feel to the track, yet they didn't really pull it off. My favourite track was probably track 11 - 11/97, the "rain" sound effect comes through well with the acoustic guitar - perhaps a slight Doors influence?! You never know! Yet they turn quite "poppy" which ruins the tone of the song. Personally, I couldn't listen to the entire album through my hi-fi or MP3 without it becoming quite mundane. Their tracks didn't keep me listening, and they are far too similar to other bands. Their lyrics show potential, but they need to touch on other genre's/styles of music, to add more interest and diversity.
Last edited by altsounds : October 10, 2008 at 07:19 PM.
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Makeout Party - Lengths And Limits (Album)
Re: Makeout Party - Lengths And Limits (Album)
In Defense of the Genre's Track Lengths