Released: Sep 18, 2012
Genre: Pop Punk, Pop Rock, Alternative Rock, Emo, Indie Rock
Label: Fearless
Number Of Tracks: 11
What a great album. Counting Crows I think is the biggest similarity, and in my opinion, these guys are way better.
Close The Distance
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unregistered, on december 10, 2012 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sound: "Close The Distance" is the sophomore release from Florida pop rock band, Go Radio. The band features Jason Lancaster on lead vocals, piano and rhythm guitar, Alex Reed on lead guitar and backing vocals, Matt Burns on bass and backing vocals AND Steven Kopacz on drums. The piano on the album is virtually flawless adding a unique feel to the often overused genre of pop rock. Moreover, the guitar and bass work on the album, although simple at times, fits in perfectly with the rest of the music and lyrics. The drums on the album are clear and concise throughout the album showing a high level of skill and production value of the album. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: "I can't seem to find the words I mean so I try to hold my tongue while laying wide awake and restless if you read it, it says go to hell" - proclaims Jason Lancaster in anthem "Go To Hell". This sums up the slickness of the albums lyrics and the variety, with some lyrics leaving you in tears and some making you want to laugh out loud. The lyrics are sang to perfection with Jason's crystal clear vocals. Also the vocals with the lyrics very smoothly fit with the rest of the instrumentation on the album adding a level of sophistication to album not previously heard on the bands debut. // 9
Impression: The album is overall very impressive with standout tracks being: "Collide", "Go To Hell" and "Close The Distance". If the band continues to produce music this well executed in the future then they could most definitely be one to watch in the coming years. The only thing stopping this album from being ten out of ten is that a little more variation could be introduced throughout the album, this would add even more enjoyment for listeners and more credibility for the band. Overall, this is a step in the right direction for the Florida pop rock quartet.
Close The Distance
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vppark2, on september 27, 2012 1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Sound: Let me just start off by saying that this an amazing CD. Very underrated band. I think more people need to know these guys. Jason Lancaster's vocals are as great as ever on this release. His highs are amazing. They soar so loudly, I have never seen this type of work when he was with Mayday Parade (not putting them down). Jason does great work with guitar and piano. The piano pieces mixed in with heartfelt lyrics really do the job. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Oh man, where to start. I loved every single song from this album, but I'd have to say my favorite would be, "Over Me". "Now all the hope and all the fear. And everything we built this year. Is breaking down around us now. And falling with your perfect tears. If love could lift us over everything. All we need's a set of wings." These are some of my favorite lines of the song. "Go To Hell" would have to be one of my other favorites. "Go to hell. If you're reading this then I'm not here. Take your someone else. And let me make this crystal clear that. That I don't need your help. And I'm OK by myself. You can go to hell." // 10
Impression: What a great album. Many would probably compare them to Jason's old band Mayday Parade, but I'm not gonna do that here. Counting Crows I think is the biggest similarity, and in my opinion, these guys are way better. Vocally, and instrumentally they're pretty similar, but these guys rule. For others... Ehh I guess The Fray, and Matchbox Twenty, but I'm just thinking what comes to mind. Anyways listen to this album if you already haven't. Great album, and great listen. // 9
