All For The Taking is for now a duo that consists of Cole Smith (rhythm guitars/lead vocals) and Sam Barber (lead guitar/backing vocals). The sound that is unleashed on their So much left to do EP is for without a doubt bigger and louder than what their two-piece arrangement advertises. The band’s vibes veer towards the alternative and pop punk umbrellas with dashes of emo. Their sound evolving over the course of this four-track EP, consistently drives at hard-hitting rhythms and vibrant choruses. The band keeps the momentum going throughout. You can see that this is a band that throws all they have into their music, culminating in an album that fully displays their intense and fervent musicianship.
So much left to do wastes no time in getting started with a melee of guitars that arrest the intro of “Out Of Ink.” The blitz of sounds is adamant. As a dramatic drumming keeps time in the backdrop, the vocals are shouted with gusto. The guitars also sounded great. The band really embraces their punk and emo roots on this song. On “Pointless Divide,” the band builds on their sound with this raging rocker. They really hit the pulse with the great energy coming from this pop punk number. The vocals appear more somber, displaying a touch of melancholy. As a result, the guitars come across as sparser in sections. The guitar solo strings together an altogether ambient sound. On “Ashamed,” a spree of more guitars greets the intro of this track. The sounds are driven and fast-paced. The vocals keep to the rhythms, spewed out with verve and flair. The band sounds very in the pocket with their sound. The band does a total 180 with the acoustic piece “So Much Left To Do.” The stripped sounds really gave way to the emotional resonance radiating from the pensive vocals. The strings drive the contemplativeness of the music home. They provide a lush element towards the backdrop. The album finishes with this touching closer. Diving into a sound that is reminiscent of ‘00s and ‘90s era punk rock, pop and emo, the band enlivens the scene with music that is nostalgic for the previous periods, keeping the vibes alive well into a new decade. With music that recalls Jimmy Eat World, Weezer and even the Beatles, the band very much wears their influences on their sleeves all the while upholding an original sound all their own. Endearing us to a sound popularized by acts like Blink 182, Green Day and My Chemical Romance, All For The Taking furthers the aforementioned genres with a sound brimming with both vintage and modern vibes. With only four tracks that range around three minutes each, the band gives us the correct dosage of memorable pop punk and emo melodies that will whet your appetite for more. Worth exploring from start to finish, be sure to give this a spin!
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Dwight Schrute
12/30/2020 10:20:10 am
AN INCREDIBLE ROCK RECORD FROM THE HEART! Hoping these guys never stop rocking!
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