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11/08/08, 01:31 PM
Falling Closer - The EP
Record Label: None
Release Date: May 12, 2007
When any band attempts to start up a career within the ‘scene’ today there is always a question that must be asked when first heard: “What makes this band stand out from the rest?” Many groups are unable to answer with their bland styles, lack of momentum, and just a vague suspicion that they are only out to ride the latest wave of trends for their five minutes of fame.
Falling Closer has decided to take a new approach at making music, and they ignore the failures of their peers by making a diverse, but flawed piece of work with The EP.
A quick listen to the first track off The EP and you might be arguing against my statement. “The Great American Cop Out” starts out as a solid song that just never delivers the true punch it really needs. You might argue that the energy is there and Chris Huaraque’s singing is nothing to scoff at, and I would have to agree. The true jewels are revealed when you continue listening.
”Running With Scissors” begins with a brutal (and extremely short) breakdown that features vicious vocals as it opens into a disappointing and bland chorus. The song redeems itself through a brutal breakdown that compensates for the bland, lackluster sounds thus far.
If you can make it through Falling Closer’s lesser achievements, you’ve made it to the best track on the record. “Pretty” shows off an opening riff of pure rock and roll that relents only to allow a smooth verse that blows up into an extremely catchy chorus. Huaraque reaches his high point on The EP with some very respectable lyrics: “So much for these greener grasses / On the other side / Though I adore your attempt to pick me up.”
”A Temporary Solution To A Permanent Problem” will make a mosh-pit out of your living room with a chaotic opening and Kyle Baltus’ delivery of some vicious beats on the drums. Unfortunately, Huaraque’s voice does tend to become a bit raspy towards the end of the song, and some of the screams feel far too forced, which decreases the value of yet another breakdown at the end. Falling Closer finds peace within the tempest they’ve created on “To Whom It May Concern”, which is a much slower paced song that leads into soaring vocals and heavy riffs, before ultimately ending with a few soft guitar notes.
Ultimately, The EP leaves you confused on what Falling Closer was trying to achieve. If you’ve missed hearing genuine rock, you’ll love this record and will manage to ignore the few, misplaced breakdowns they included. It almost appears as though Falling Closer attempted to sway people with a Jack-Of-All-Trades approach to their music. If they can narrow down what they’re great at (look at “Pretty”), Falling Closer will be closer on their way to becoming a very distinguished band.
Bleed the Dream; Chasing Victory; Skillet
myspace.com/fallingcloser (http://www.myspace.com/fallingcloser)
Record Label: None
Release Date: May 12, 2007
When any band attempts to start up a career within the ‘scene’ today there is always a question that must be asked when first heard: “What makes this band stand out from the rest?” Many groups are unable to answer with their bland styles, lack of momentum, and just a vague suspicion that they are only out to ride the latest wave of trends for their five minutes of fame.
Falling Closer has decided to take a new approach at making music, and they ignore the failures of their peers by making a diverse, but flawed piece of work with The EP.
A quick listen to the first track off The EP and you might be arguing against my statement. “The Great American Cop Out” starts out as a solid song that just never delivers the true punch it really needs. You might argue that the energy is there and Chris Huaraque’s singing is nothing to scoff at, and I would have to agree. The true jewels are revealed when you continue listening.
”Running With Scissors” begins with a brutal (and extremely short) breakdown that features vicious vocals as it opens into a disappointing and bland chorus. The song redeems itself through a brutal breakdown that compensates for the bland, lackluster sounds thus far.
If you can make it through Falling Closer’s lesser achievements, you’ve made it to the best track on the record. “Pretty” shows off an opening riff of pure rock and roll that relents only to allow a smooth verse that blows up into an extremely catchy chorus. Huaraque reaches his high point on The EP with some very respectable lyrics: “So much for these greener grasses / On the other side / Though I adore your attempt to pick me up.”
”A Temporary Solution To A Permanent Problem” will make a mosh-pit out of your living room with a chaotic opening and Kyle Baltus’ delivery of some vicious beats on the drums. Unfortunately, Huaraque’s voice does tend to become a bit raspy towards the end of the song, and some of the screams feel far too forced, which decreases the value of yet another breakdown at the end. Falling Closer finds peace within the tempest they’ve created on “To Whom It May Concern”, which is a much slower paced song that leads into soaring vocals and heavy riffs, before ultimately ending with a few soft guitar notes.
Ultimately, The EP leaves you confused on what Falling Closer was trying to achieve. If you’ve missed hearing genuine rock, you’ll love this record and will manage to ignore the few, misplaced breakdowns they included. It almost appears as though Falling Closer attempted to sway people with a Jack-Of-All-Trades approach to their music. If they can narrow down what they’re great at (look at “Pretty”), Falling Closer will be closer on their way to becoming a very distinguished band.
Bleed the Dream; Chasing Victory; Skillet
myspace.com/fallingcloser (http://www.myspace.com/fallingcloser)