Tony Pascarella
01/11/06, 05:38 PM
Fallen From The Sky - Tune Out The World EP
Release Date: April 19, 2005
Record Label: JMB Records
Fallen From The Sky packs a powerful one-two punch with the combination of dual guitars and dark bass lines that characterize their debut release for JMB Records, the Tune Out The World EP. The aggressive punk quintet from Boca Raton, Florida will probably fly under the radar for even most true punk enthusiasts. Being from the area, I have heard the band’s name thrown around often, but this EP was really my first opportunity to give them a fair listen.
Leading with a driving guitar riff that threatens to demolish your eardrums at the highest volumes, “Benson Hurst” is the first excellent track on the EP (it also happens to be the first song). Singer Ryan Loughney’s voice fits perfectly with the instruments as the band toes the line between punk and hardcore. Any time, you expect Loughney to burst into a guttural wail, but it doesn’t happen. The sonic attack doesn’t stop there, however. “Dropping Anchor” is a hard-hitting track that makes excellent use of both Eric Jazvac and Ky Morland on guitar. If you need new party anthems, perhaps Fallen From The Sky can help you out. One thing you won’t find too much of on the EP is vocal range from Loughney, but combined with the thrashing instrumentals, it fits well. You will find more of the same fist-pumping energy on “Sucks For That Kid.” Infusing elements of metal and some gang vocals, this one will get you primed and ready to kick some ass.
“What Else Is New?” is another chugging track, but it seems to lack just a little something in the instruments. This song is similar to what we’ve heard before, but Fallen From The Sky manage to put enough of a spin on it to keep it relatively fresh. Ryan Loughney has some great vocal quality on this track; his voice is about as rangy as it gets on the EP. Of the second-half songs, “Dead Wrong” is probably my favorite track. Biting riffs bring out the best of FFTS, especially with the smooth transitions they exhibit as the song meanders to completion. Tune Out The World is finished off by “Radio Days,” an emotional song that Loughney’s gruff vocals capture to perfection.
What impressed me most about the CD was the solid engineering. Having not heard any previous JMB releases, this EP was well done on the mixing and engineering end. For such a small label, the sounds are rich and full, and none of the band members are really pushed behind others. The guitars might need a little bit more variation to them, but instrumentally, FFTS is very good. Listeners will love or hate the sharp tones of Ryan Loughney’s singing, but you are guaranteed to feel passionate about it.
Fallen From The Sky’s razor-sharp attitude on Tune Out The World will fill your ears with some solid music that threatens to consume you. For old-school punk fans who like a little edge to their tunes, FFTS has it. If you don’t care for hardcore, but like the antagonistic element, Fallen From The Sky has that too. They also bring the noise the whole way around. Each band member plays their instrument to perfection, and it’s obvious the amount of work put into this EP. Give this six-song showing from Fallen From The Sky an opportunity to punch you in the face, and you might just be permanently hooked.
Buy Fallen from the Sky's Tune Out the World EP on iTunes (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=PjIvm57kicI&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos. apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStor e.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%25 3D158770781%2526id%253D158770778%25 26s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30 )
Release Date: April 19, 2005
Record Label: JMB Records
Fallen From The Sky packs a powerful one-two punch with the combination of dual guitars and dark bass lines that characterize their debut release for JMB Records, the Tune Out The World EP. The aggressive punk quintet from Boca Raton, Florida will probably fly under the radar for even most true punk enthusiasts. Being from the area, I have heard the band’s name thrown around often, but this EP was really my first opportunity to give them a fair listen.
Leading with a driving guitar riff that threatens to demolish your eardrums at the highest volumes, “Benson Hurst” is the first excellent track on the EP (it also happens to be the first song). Singer Ryan Loughney’s voice fits perfectly with the instruments as the band toes the line between punk and hardcore. Any time, you expect Loughney to burst into a guttural wail, but it doesn’t happen. The sonic attack doesn’t stop there, however. “Dropping Anchor” is a hard-hitting track that makes excellent use of both Eric Jazvac and Ky Morland on guitar. If you need new party anthems, perhaps Fallen From The Sky can help you out. One thing you won’t find too much of on the EP is vocal range from Loughney, but combined with the thrashing instrumentals, it fits well. You will find more of the same fist-pumping energy on “Sucks For That Kid.” Infusing elements of metal and some gang vocals, this one will get you primed and ready to kick some ass.
“What Else Is New?” is another chugging track, but it seems to lack just a little something in the instruments. This song is similar to what we’ve heard before, but Fallen From The Sky manage to put enough of a spin on it to keep it relatively fresh. Ryan Loughney has some great vocal quality on this track; his voice is about as rangy as it gets on the EP. Of the second-half songs, “Dead Wrong” is probably my favorite track. Biting riffs bring out the best of FFTS, especially with the smooth transitions they exhibit as the song meanders to completion. Tune Out The World is finished off by “Radio Days,” an emotional song that Loughney’s gruff vocals capture to perfection.
What impressed me most about the CD was the solid engineering. Having not heard any previous JMB releases, this EP was well done on the mixing and engineering end. For such a small label, the sounds are rich and full, and none of the band members are really pushed behind others. The guitars might need a little bit more variation to them, but instrumentally, FFTS is very good. Listeners will love or hate the sharp tones of Ryan Loughney’s singing, but you are guaranteed to feel passionate about it.
Fallen From The Sky’s razor-sharp attitude on Tune Out The World will fill your ears with some solid music that threatens to consume you. For old-school punk fans who like a little edge to their tunes, FFTS has it. If you don’t care for hardcore, but like the antagonistic element, Fallen From The Sky has that too. They also bring the noise the whole way around. Each band member plays their instrument to perfection, and it’s obvious the amount of work put into this EP. Give this six-song showing from Fallen From The Sky an opportunity to punch you in the face, and you might just be permanently hooked.
Buy Fallen from the Sky's Tune Out the World EP on iTunes (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=PjIvm57kicI&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos. apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStor e.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253Fi%25 3D158770781%2526id%253D158770778%25 26s%253D143441%2526partnerId%253D30 )