From the 27th State is a split CD from Takehold Records. It features the power pop of Further Seems Forever and the modern rock of Recess Theory, two new bands from Florida, the 27th state.
Both bands have a good ear for pop melodies and toe tapping progressions. Further Seems Forever, made up of former members of Strongarm, Shai Hulud, and the Vacant Andy's, has the more powerful sound of the two; more fuzzed guitars and stronger vocals. Further fills their songs with energy. Recess Theory's sound is smaller, with more natural sounding treble guitars and fragile vocals. Each band has put three songs on the EP. Both are writing fine, fresh music talking about relationships, and feelings.
Some good drumming moves Further Seems Forever along at a brisk clip through their share of the tunes. Tunes about breaking up ("The Bradley"), and then breaking up again ("Justice Prevails"), and then meeting someone ("New Year's Project").
Recess Theory uses some harmonies to help fill out their indie rock sound. With nice sensibilities, Recess's sound is full of possibilities. All three songs are notable. The second of their three, "Tonight, This Three Hour Drive," has a 77's-like hook in the song as they sing, "They say that it's all but impossible." It is an interesting song about a long distance relationship.
It's a nice EP from a diverse label. These two bands will most likely be putting out full lengths on Takehold one day soon, but for now, I think you will like this spoonful of sensitivity and sound.
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Other coverage for this album
Decapolis 1999Reviewed by ConradHere's a quality emo-rock six song split CD - mainly because of the first band. The first band, Further Seems Forever, is emo-pop-rock that is a credit to its genre. Good songs, good vocals, good music. The second band, Recess Theory, is more typical emo. Weird chords and music. I was less into them, but its still decent. Further: B; Recess: B- BDecapolis 1999Reviewed by TimI love Recess Theory. They are great live, and on CD. It is the only emo CD that is recorded by Christians that is remotely even close to more popular mainstream emo acts. Further Seems Forever was also pretty good. Both bands have catchy poppy music. I enjoyed it. BDecapolis 1999Reviewed by Tom BastianUntil recently I have never heard of either of these two bands. After hearing this Split EP, both bands have become one of my favorite new bands. Well I'm not even sure how new these bands are, but they are new to me, and they rule. Further Seems Forever's material had more of a melodic rock and roll feel to it. All three songs, "The Bradley", "Justice Prevails" and "New Year's Project" were all…Decapolis 1999Reviewed by Matt AThis was the first time I've heard either of these bands and it sounded like some pretty good stuff. I liked the Further Seems Forever stuff more than the Recess Theory, but both bands had the catchy emo/indie/pop thing going for them. My favorite song on here is Further Seems Forever's last one, "New Year's project". Fans of the Juliana Theory or Mineral would probably enjoy this release.…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Josh SpencerDo we really need more emo bands? Apparently some guys in Florida think so. These two bands are basically paint-by-numbers, but the addition of some pop accessibility, hi-fi production, and personal yet understandable lyrics help them grow on you. The disc puts its best foot forward with Further Seems Forever--one of the strongest examples I've heard of the emotive post-hardcore genre. They're…Similar sounding releases
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