You can stream the new Man Overboard record online here! Don’t forget to pick up the CD and/or vinyl when it releases this Tuesday. Check out my review here.
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MAN OVERBOARD
Man Overboard
[Rise Records]
Verdict: 8.5/10
These guys may still be new for Rise Records, but they aren’t for the scene. MAN OVERBOARD are one of the brilliant leaders of punk rock these days, even if they haven’t quite “blown” up yet like THE WONDER YEARS. Having released a 7” earlier this year as their debut for Rise (one new song and one old), the band is now returning with their full length for the label. Fans will be welcomed with twelve new songs, the majority of which are gold. Despite a slightly rocky start, this self titled effort gets better and better with every repeated play. The opening track, “Rare”, sounds messy the first couple spins with its overlaying vocals and quickened speeds, but luckily you will get used to it (and even find it catchy after awhile). The next two songs are solid punk rock tracks, but don’t jump out at you as MAN OVERBOARD material generally does. However, once you’ve gotten to track four, this disc really begins to pop. “Dead End Dreams” begins the wave of excellent songs that continues on through to the end. The chorus here is one of the most memorable on the album, and the way it opens the song with gang vocals is excellent. The next highlight would be “Headstone”. Once again, it’s the sections performed with multiple voices that shines most. From this point on, the last few tracks are all definite wins. “Spunn” has a melodic sound to it, as well as a catchy chorus and memorable lyrics throughout. “Picture Perfect” has some elements to it that sound a bit too familiar to a couple past MO songs, but chances are it won’t be a problem. It’s one of the slower numbers on the album, and therefore stands out as being special. You then get the opposite with “Night Feelings”, which is one of the faster tracks on the disc. It’s not like tongue tied speed, but the pace is still a bit higher than the others. The final track, “Atlas”, encompasses everything great about this band. It’s honest, heart felt, and features an excellent indie vibe to it you can’t resist. As with most of the MAN OVERBOARD releases, there are usually a couple tracks that are weaker than the others, but never is there anything actually bad. This self titled album follows this rule by being primarily excellent songs. There are some that don’t stick at first, but give them time and they will win you over. MAN OVERBOARD are still kings as this record proves. Why their faces aren’t plastered everywhere is beyond me. In my opinion, they got their competitors THE WONDER YEARS beat in all departments. Hail MAN OVERBOARD and their awesomeness.
Pre-order this album over at MerchNow! Man Overboard releases September 27th via Rise Records.
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