Purevolume gave me a dreadfully mediocre post hardcore rock group today that made me feel underwhelmed and unaffected. Goodbye Blue Monday, from San Diego, produces close-to-catchy riffs but comes up short lyrically, vocally and stylistically.
"The Last of the Golden Palominos" left me with a horrible first impression. The guitar parts are sloppy, basic and too jumpy between riffs. The vocals are so digitally altered I found it difficult to understand the lyrics. The lack of cohesion between verses and choruses makes the song sound like a rough draft. The song is amateur at best.
"Help is on the Way" consists of more edited vocals, offbeat drums and technically unimpressive guitar. The song's choppiness goes unappreciated because the tempo is not fast enough to make that characteristic stand out in a positive light. The tone of the vocals wavers at an annoying rate. While the title insinuates an imminent rescue, the lack of skill shown in the song comes off as a cry for help.
"Christian Rock Anthem" also exhibits very basic instrumentation. The percussion is loose and unpolished against the mechanical guitar riff that dominates most of the song with grittiness. The vocals bear no life or color. I felt like I was listening to a blank wall, if a blank wall made sound.
Goodbye Blue Monday did not hit a home run for me. I think they need to develop their talent more and hone in on articulation.
Thank you for reading. Shuffle on.
Photo credit: http://www.purevolume.com/goodbyebluemonday/photos/440932
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