TIN ARMOR
Life of Abundance
[Self-Released]
Verdict: 8.5/10
It’s hard not to like piano driven rock. While Tin Armor may not be as memorable as Jacks Mannequin, they certainly have their own style that deserves attention. Luckily, the band paid attention to the pacing of their album. As a result, each track flows with the other, and you never have a long period of time where things become boring or too slow. The lyrics are also rather interesting, especially near the end of “Just So You Know It”: “I’m trying to be honest, I’m not trying to be deep”. This line is a good way to describe the album as a whole, actually. Life of Abundance does feel very honest and real. The lyrics aren’t all sunshine and farts. They aren’t laden with foul words. They mostly sound like a guy just getting feelings off his chest and observing the vulture world around him. The vocal work is also a focus point. While they don’t jump around too often, there are moments (like in “Shake Up”) where the frontman cracks his voice in passionate straining. Some of these little things make a world of a difference. Tin Armor seem to thrive on that idea. Whether the song is up in melody, slow and resolved, rocking a good beat, or something in between, Tin Armor do a great job in offering a smooth and relaxing record that will appeal to an array of age groups.
Recommended Tracks: “Just So You Know It”, “Shake Up”, “Coffin Sheets”
Bottom Line: Any fan of piano based rock or indie should give Tin Armor a chance. Life of Abundance will surprise you more and more you study its sounds and words.
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