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Sing It Loud is a band I’ve been a fan of since listening to their self-titled EP back in April. They will be part of the supporting cast for the Sassyback tour in October along with Forever The Sickest Kids, Hit The Lights and headlined by Cobra Starship. However on this very special day, it is the much anticipated release of their debut album, Come Around that has gotten me overly excited. Being on a label such as Epitaph, home to Motion City Soundtrack and The Higher, means I was expecting a lot out of them. Anticipating an album full of upbeat wholesome power pop, I was never given the opportunity to be disappointed.

Come Around features many of the songs from the original EP which I have raved to be a fantastic listen. This includes No One Can Touch Us and Come Around, two of my favourites off the album. But I was really interested in what new material Sing It Loud could offer me. We’re Not Afraid the second track, is a new and delightfully pleasant song. Blending synthetic melodies with classic power pop lines, a fusion of catchy pop and rocking punk. The vocals are nice and they fit the mood of the music completely. Not just upbeat sounds, there is a lot more substance to Sing It Loud. Finally, the most rewarding thing about We’re Not Afraid is the featured vocals of Justin Pierre, lead singer of Motion City Soundtrack. As a side note, Justin Pierre has one of the most addictive vocals I’ve ever heard, and it’s always a pleasure to hear him sing.

The fourth track, Don’t Save Me, has an unusual aura behind it. With clever upbeat placements, and really catchy vocals, it shows off the positive mechanics that Sing It Loud has mastered. The chorus takes the role of a nursery rhyme in a way, and this song places emphasis on good honest pop music. There’s nothing aggressive about this song, save for a couple guitar riffs, and everything is subtly placed to maintain a very calming pace throughout. I enjoyed the use of the xylophone mixed with distorted but cheerful guitar melodies. The sounds combine well, and this is another track that I completely fell for (but at this pace, aren’t they all).

Alas I must admit that I had previously lied, Sing It Loud does venture outside of their classic cheerful comfort zone. Marionettes is a pretty serious song that is highlighted by aggressive vocals and sombre lyrics. That isn’t to say that Marionettes is not charming in its own right. By changing the pace of the album, it is a very nice track that only furthers my belief that Sing It Loud is an incredible band.

Finally one last song I want to mention before this review comes to a close is Over You. Over You incorporates both the affectionate pop and emotional drive that Sing It Loud has really unleashed in this album. With incredibly addictive verses, it takes elements of a great pop song and fuses it with the serious undertone that they displayed in Marionettes. This creates a dramatic but never over the top track, which not surprisingly, is another amazing song. With that said, Sing It Loud’s debut album has fully impressed me. And with the hype of the CD release out of the way, it’s time for me to get excited over the Toronto date of their October tour.

Check out their Myspace for official tour dates and album info.

Sing It Loud – We’re Not Afraid

Sing It Loud – Over You

Recently signed Epitaph band, Sing It Loud, has impressed me with their catchy hooks, and upbeat style. Sing It Loud, a power pop ensemble from Minneapolis Minnesota, just finished a miniature stint with A Rocket To The Moon, and will soon be touring with the likes of The Cab and We The Kings. They’re feel good lyrics and aggressive swagger craves attention and puts an optimistic spin on a rather dull subject matter.

Sing It Loud is typical in almost every sense of the genre. They’re sound, lyrics, and general theme can be heard from countless bands in the pop-rock scene, so why review these guys? Sing It Loud has an unexplainable aura to their music, yes it’s simple, but it’s effective and makes for solid music.

Sing It Loud uses both clean and distorted guitar/bass riffs, simple drum lines and an array of high pitched sounds. Take an average mainstream power pop band, add perfectly timed keyboard bridges, an optimistic arrogance, and audiences will be in for a treat. The vocals aren’t particularly top notch, but they’re perfect for the style and get the audience wanting to sing along. They provide the cherry upbeat mannerisms that get people jumping up and down and generally rocking out.

Admittedly, the music is tailor made for teenagers, but it’s always nice to fall back into those nostalgic feelings of high school. Bite Your Lip, the first song off the album is a little more aggressive then how I generalised the band, but it provides glimpses of the addictive lyrics, and powerful melodies that encompass Sing It Loud. Let Yourself Go gets closer to what I believe they do best, and that is make simple, catchy tunes that stay vibrant, rain or shine. Finally we hit, what I believe is the epitome of their sound, No One Can Touch Us. This song is lively from start to finish, with an incredibly addictive chorus, it’s not even fair. The chorus has a faint synthesized backdrop, and uses lyrics that are cheesy but fun. Add in keys here and there, the drive of five passionate band mates, and an instant hit is produced.

Sing It Loud, is a simple ailment for an otherwise crappy afternoon. These guys provide a fun, enlightening, but never meaningless, spin on life. It’s not music that should be taken seriously in the most literal sense, but should be absorbed in the most sincere way, it deserves that much. With the announcement that they will be releasing an album in the fall, using the help of Josh Cain (Motion City Soundtrack), it should be an exciting year for Sing It Loud. They have already done a small collaboration with Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low), who happens to be one of my favourite front mans currently. Having the support of several well known indie power pop bands, and a rather large Myspace backing, Sing It Loud is going to be huge by the end of the year, mark my words.

Check out their Myspace for official tour dates and news.

Sing It Loud – No One Can Touch Us