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Something To Believe In

THE REVIEW

Okay, let's be honest, the name isn't the height of creativity and to be truthful, even their offering, at least up to the previous work “Don’t Sweat It,” was too influenced by what was trending in pop-punk and lacked personality.

About a year after its release, we find them with an album that marks that long-awaited step forward, titled “Something To Believe In.” While still a pop-punk band, the group from Cuneo has loosened the reins that tied them to worn-out patterns, offering pop-punk lovers a varied and enjoyable album to listen to. The fact that they relied on Fusix Studio (a sort of Mecca for any band relevant to the genre, see collaborations with Melody Fall, No Time For, Last Day Before Holiday…) by Andrea Fusini certainly had a significant impact on the final result; the sounds have that power and groove typical of overseas productions, while the vocals are highlighted, thus giving voice to the female audience who have always sought catchy tunes in these realms.

This work lacks nothing, starting with potential hits like “Different Story” and “Thousand Miles Apart,” well-structured and carefully crafted by these very young musicians. Stories of daily life mixed with personal reflections are what you’ll find in the lyrics, a kind of classic given the proposed genre, which, however, seems never to tire (for lovers of the genre, of course), as well as certain guitar solutions that wink at the Californian melodic hardcore scene (see Fat Wreck Chords bands), which give speed and momentum to songs that might otherwise be too syrupy. The usual reference bands are there, New Found Glory, Yellowcard, Simple Plan and the like, but this shouldn't discourage the listener; instead, it should provide insight into how this band has grown over time, moving from hybrid to an entity worthy of consideration among genre lovers.

The classic summer period album, to be listened to without too many thoughts and appreciated in all its genuineness.