The Appleseed Cast
The End of the Ring Wars
Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt
Here's another great band on the Deep Elm label (joining Brandston) that is a must- hear. Picture the dirty pop sounds of Puller meeting the emotive vocalizing of Dear Ephesus. It's power pop for the 90's with an edge easily dubbed as "hard music." Lyrically, this album seems to have been written to get over the loss of a dearly-loved girl, enduring the pain and longing for the healing that is bound to come. It's almost a concept album that deserves to be listened to as a whole, instead of a collection of hits; although the songs are strong and could be enjoyed as stand-alone singles on radio. Professionally produced and packaged, don't let the "indie label" tag fool you. Available from Deep Elm Records.