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| Sputnikmusic |
 While one would be hard-pressed to argue that the genre has delivered anything truly original for quite some time now, pop-punk has observed a minor resurgence of late. As the grittier end of the spectrum has returned to its blue-collar roots, the poppier style has steadily infiltrated the mainstream, with the likes of Fall Out Boy, Panic! at The Disco and Paramore all achieving significant worldwide success. The latter outfit have also pioneered a female-led dynamic, with a number of virtual copycats popping up to cash in. Quite possibly the most promising of the bunch is New York quintet We Are The In Crowd, who look to target both genders of the genre's predominantly young demographic by employing boy-girl vocals. While lacking in diversity, the band's debut EP 'Guaranteed To Disagree' delivered seven fun, energetic and infectious tracks which were certain to please its intended audience. Follow-up LP 'Best Intentions' is likely to do the same, even if its attempts at growth are minimal. Employing their fan-friendly formula, punchy up-tempo opener and lead single 'Rumor Mill' practically summarizes the album in one hit. Dual vocalists Taylor Jardine (the girl) and Jordan Eckes (the boy) trade verses to convey the "he said, she said" nature of their song-writing, while Jardine takes over come chorus time. At their best when the pace is high and the vocalists display an angsty attitude, both 'Rumor Mill' and closer 'Better Luck Next Time' also lift the quality of the supporting musicians. Elsewhere, everything is competent, but very little stands out from the crowded pack. Any attempt at varying the vocal dynamic is predictable and, no matter how often they sprinkle keys around or make the bass-lines audible, the quality of each tune ultimately relies on how catchy its chorus is. Whenever the energy drops and the band hit mid-tempo pop-rock fare, the results are bland and the one-dimensional aspect of the act wears thin. 'All or Nothing' and the strings-infused 'You've Got It Made' are admirable attempts at writing ballads with some depth, but the necessary maturity required to distinguish such tracks is yet to come. Expectations of the individual listener will clearly determine how one views ‘Best Intentions’, since it is clearly not an album intended to deliver anything too ground-breaking… While the dual vocal dynamic does have potential, We Are The In Crowd are unlikely to alter the course of music history in any way, shape or form. Their debut LP does succeed, however, in meeting the expectations of their target demographic; delivering a consistent batch of ten catchy tracks that waste very little time getting to their contagious choruses. The album may not have much replay value for the casual listener, but at less than 32 minutes in length, it won’t take up too much of their time either. Rarely falling to the depths of many of their peers (excluding the annoying title of the otherwise decent ‘This Isn’t Goodbye, It’s BRB’), the very least that can be said about ‘Best Intentions’ is that its title is apt....full text |
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| We Are The In Crowd really haven’t slowed down since signing with Hopeless Records in 2009. They released their debut EP, Guaranteed To Disagree, and spent a hot summer on Warped Tour in 2010 in an attempt to get their name on the map. Since then, the young band has toured with everyone from Hey Monday to All Time Low to Mayday Parade, allowing them to reach a much broader audience. Now as the summer winds to a full close and fall rolls around, We Are The In Crowd are back with Best Intentions, their highly anticipated debut full-lenght. Returning to producers Zach Odom and Kenneth Mount, the quintet isn’t throwing too many curve balls this time around, but that’s not a bad way to play the game in their case. Yet, the band’s growth within the past year is undeniable, as the vocal chemistry between Taylor Jardine and Jordan Eckes has never been better, shining through in the addictive “This Isn’t Goodbye, It’s BRB.” The instrumentation excels throughout the debut as well, with the guitar work molding around the vocal delivery and rhythm section in ideal fashion throughout the record (as noted on the opening “Rumor Mill”). Clearly, We Are The In Crowd have a knack for writing poppy tunes and soaring hooks. Have fun getting the chorus of the mid-tempo rocker “Kiss Me Again” out of your head while sitting in class next week. Keeping the pace at a medium, “All Or Nothing” is a mellow pop tune driven by Rob Chianelli’s soft drumming, harkening bits of He Is We, whereas “Exits and Entrances” begins softly before picking up into what may be the best full-band effort on the record. It’s the differing song structure that really sets these songs apart from the previous EP. It isn’t all sunshine and bright days on Best Intentions, as the band has clearly had plenty of hardships within the past year alone. On the penultimate acoustic track “You’ve Got It Made,” Jardine sings, “I can’t sleep in my bed anymore / My home says so little now / Everyone’s gone in mind / And I paint myself in a corner…I’d love to be you / So I don’t have to feel this way.” Intricate personal moments continue to surface throughout the record – the pain of being on the road all the time is echoed throughout the in-your-face “On Your Own.” Expressing the difficulty of the life these bands members have chosen – quitting jobs and school, leaving home, constantly being on the road – it’s no wonder that Best Intentions is littered with painful insights and expressions. These aspects result in previously unheard growth from the band. The closing “Better Luck Next Time” proves the best was indeed saved for last, as Jardine holds nothing back here. When Best Intentions closes, the rapid growth of the young band does not go unnoticed at all. Now embracing their place among the brilliant Hopeless line-up, We Are The In Crowd have established their place on the label and within the ever-growing genre, all while having the Best Intentions to never stop moving forward....full text |
| Sputnikmusic |
| While one would be hard-pressed to argue that the genre has delivered anything truly original for quite some time now, pop-punk has observed a minor resurgence of late. As the grittier end of the spectrum has returned to its blue-collar roots, the poppier style has steadily infiltrated the mainstream, with the likes of Fall Out Boy, Panic! at The Disco and Paramore all achieving significant worldwide success. The latter outfit have also pioneered a female-led dynamic, with a number of virtual copycats popping up to cash in. Quite possibly the most promising of the bunch is New York quintet We Are The In Crowd, who look to target both genders of the genre's predominantly young demographic by employing boy-girl vocals. While lacking in diversity, the band's debut EP 'Guaranteed To Disagree' delivered seven fun, energetic and infectious tracks which were certain to please its intended audience. Follow-up LP 'Best Intentions' is likely to do the same, even if its attempts at growth are minimal. Employing their fan-friendly formula, punchy up-tempo opener and lead single 'Rumor Mill' practically summarizes the album in one hit. Dual vocalists Taylor Jardine (the girl) and Jordan Eckes (the boy) trade verses to convey the "he said, she said" nature of their song-writing, while Jardine takes over come chorus time. At their best when the pace is high and the vocalists display an angsty attitude, both 'Rumor Mill' and closer 'Better Luck Next Time' also lift the quality of the supporting musicians. Elsewhere, everything is competent, but very little stands out from the crowded pack. Any attempt at varying the vocal dynamic is predictable and, no matter how often they sprinkle keys around or make the bass-lines audible, the quality of each tune ultimately relies on how catchy its chorus is. Whenever the energy drops and the band hit mid-tempo pop-rock fare, the results are bland and the one-dimensional aspect of the act wears thin. 'All or Nothing' and the strings-infused 'You've Got It Made' are admirable attempts at writing ballads with some depth, but the necessary maturity required to distinguish such tracks is yet to come....full text |
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