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EARLY APRIL'S REDEYE INTERVIEW

Artist: Early April

Contact: eddyapril@yahoo.com , Kris@blueplaterecords.com

Location: Chicago

Label: none

Genre: alternative/hard rock with a ska /roots reggae feel in some

Sounds Like: 311/Sublime/Puddle of Mud

Album: EP Tracks: 4

Production: Kris Anderson & Early April

Background: Ed (vocals), Adam (guitar), Goat (bass) and Joe (drums)

Review: The influences of this band really shine through. Ed's growling vocals at times are hauntingly similar to Bradley Nowell from Sublime. You can really hear this in the second track. Even though their influences come across really strongly, the band does a great job of mixing it up to create their own sound.

It's cool how the CD opens into with "Someday", a very emotional progressive rock track and slides right into "The Way I Feel", which is regge/ska and is completely different song, without missing a beat. In face, all of the songs are very different from one another but the guys somehow manage to maintain a cohesive sound. We love how they can transfer so easily between sounds and everyone in the band can hold their own.

We think that "Cancer", track three has almost a Soundgarden feel with Ed's voice being slightly reminiscent of Chris Cornell. This was one of our favorite songs. It has a very catchy melody, is emotionally engaging and has great lyrics. Again, this track is different from the rest and still fits in nicely. "In Before Dark" is also a great track and we really enjoyed the screaming vocals at the end. It was a great finale to the compilation.

The blend of all instrumentation and vocals is flawless, and the composition of all tracks is very polished and professional. These guys seem to have a strong connection because they are each able to find their part and fit in while traveling through different styles of music. They intuitively know how to accompany one another nicely without overpowering anyone.



Stars: 4

courtesy of www.tinderboxmusic.com