Record label: Hopeless
Records
Release date: 4th November 2014
Release date: 4th November 2014
Trophy Eyes are a pop punk/melodic
hardcore band from Newcastle. Despite only forming in February 2013,
the five-piece are currently touring Australia, before coming back to
the UK early next year to join Neck Deep on the road. The band
recently found success after releasing their debut EP 'Everything
Goes Away' in April, and now they're back again to prove exactly why
they're so popular with their new album 'Mend, Move On'.
Trophy Eyes waste no time getting into
the party spirit: first track 'My Name On Paper' is full of energy
and traditional pop-punk riffs. There is something almost nostalgic
about the lyrics that John Floreani is screaming, which is no
surprise as he has been quoted in Alternative Press saying that their
debut album is about “made up of the stories and memories that I
think defined my life so far and acted as lessons through out my
transition from adolescence to adulthood.”
'Come Clean' has a haunting vibe, which
is emphasised by the unpredictable rhythm of the song. Yet again, the
lyrics are particularly striking, which may be one of the reasons
that Trophy Eyes are gaining fans across the world so quickly. The
themes of broken relationships and yearning for the past are similar
features all across the pop punk genre, however, there is something
different about Trophy Eyes. The sophistication and talent of the
musicians is apparent in every song on the album; they do not sound
like a new band that needs to rehearse more, but their music still
sounds fresh and exciting.
The first song to be released from
'Mend, Move On' is 'In Return', a catchy and riff-filled punk song.
The screaming and singing vocals merge beautifully, making it one of
the best songs on the album. 'Choke' is another song that stands out;
despite only being one minute long, it breaks up the album nicely and
proves that Trophy Eyes are just as good at writing slow songs as
they are at writing fast-paced punk bangers.
The easiest comparison for similar
bands to Trophy Eyes would be Neck Deep, so it's pretty handy that
they will be touring together in January. From the vibe of their
songs, they should hopefully be an impressive live band too. All in
all, 'Mend, Move On' is a brilliant first album from Trophy Eyes. If
you're a fan of pop-punk and want a fresh and exciting new band to
listen to, then this album is definitely for you.
Rating: 8/10
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