I reviewed the band’s last demo and described them as like the Gin Blossoms and this full lengther, due to be released on Bombed Out later this year, solidifies that opinion. While the vocals are a bit more ‘throaty’ and less polished than Gin Blossoms, there’s a definite Replacements or even The Gaslight Anthem vibe to this band and this album. And it means this record is crammed full of huge singalong songs – from the opening ‘Sudden Glow’ right through to closer ‘For The Children Of Judas’ the band write catchy tune after catchy tune.
What I like about this album is that it is well written, mixes up the pace but remains interesting and catchy throughout. The slower songs such as ‘Feeling Nothing’ allow you to get your breath back ready for further huge singalongs. Tracks like ‘Static on the Dial’ and ‘That Summer’ just have awesome riffs and are begged to be sung along on a hot summer’s day. Peachfuzz manage to bridge the gap between pop and punk perfectly and should draw in fans of both genres in equal measure. If there’s any justice, ‘Everything Takes Forever’ will get a stack of rave reviews.