Lines That Hold The Curve - Lines That Hold The Curve

Lines That Hold The Curve

​Lines That Hold The Curve
self-released; 2019

​3.7 out of 5

By Jamie Funk

Lines That Hold The Curve is a band comprised of Helen Vo (vocals), Kenny Barcenas (guitar), Mindy Bui (guitar), Josh Salazar (bass) and Steve Guerrero (drums) from Fontana, California that recently released Lines That Hold The Curve.

The EP contains five songs all which seem to be about volatile emotions that one usually experiences when they are young and trying to figure out how to deal with romantic relationships. This type of drama that Vo sings about usually calms down a bit as you get older and is strongest somewhere in your early 20’s. I’m in my late 30’s but Vo’s lyrics certainly reminded me of being a younger man and the pain, joy and frustration of trying to handle a relationship.

The first song “Can't Complain” is an atmospheric indie rock song. It’s a catchy song with some solid technical and creative aspects. This song is more about showing appreciation. Vo sings, “See since you came into my life / You’ve made me realize my worth / Never knew what was wrong with me / I never knew why it hurt.”

“Time Between Denial & Anger” is where the strong ambivalent emotions come into play. The lyrics reminded me of a fairly standard relationship one would have early in life. The lyrics are thoughts almost every person has had. She sings, “I used to think that you were / The only thing permanent in my life /  And I never thought we would part.”

“Midnight Daydream” is a straightforward song about heartbreak. There is some great guitar work on this song. “Take Off Those Glasses” is a little deeper as far as its topic. Vo dances around the theme of idealism vs reality. “Game Over” seems to be the nail in the coffin as far as the relationship goes.

The next logical step for the band is to step into a professional studio. They sound good and I applaud them on this home recording but a studio recording will take their music to the next level.

​This was a solid EP. The themes are relatable and the music is palatable.

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