Musically the band has a little more in common with All That Remains than it does with AFI and this difference allows them to hold a much needed fist in the air to a scene currently overwrought with "Emo" bands. On Absence Of Concern's debut effort Open Letters To A Closed Mind on Kik It Records there is a melodically sound group who gives the listener something a little heavier than many of the sobbing milquetoast groups that are thrust upon the record buying public. The group mixes some clever riffs amidst both melodic and growling vocals and this should appeal to a younger crowd who is seeking a little harder edged band for their collection. Songs like "American Reject" are solid and have moments where the guitar work and drums make this a good head banger. There is also single potential in songs like "Every Time I Try" that is sure to be a guaranteed hit for the young group and could find them larger than life as a result if it meets a positive response on the proper avenues where many can see or hear it. Comprised of Michael Martin (vocals), Jon Dray Lee (guitars, piano), Derek Blush (guitars), and Adam Box (drums) the group succeeds in delivering several tasty tracks that keep a mainly heavy vibe across the album which is a pleasant change from those who choose to lament their own sadness in every track. I think this is a great start for this group and also something that those who are bored with the current standings of mainstream groups should look into.
Track Listing
Beast In The Beauty
American Reject
Every Time I Try
Assuming Nothing
Goodbye
Beneath Me
Ocean Of Angels
Suicide In Progress
Falls Apart
All You Ever Wanted
Added: September 25th 2006 Reviewer:Ken Pierce Score: Related Link:Kikit Records Hits: 3392 Language: english
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Musically the band has a little more in common with All That Remains than it does with AFI and this difference allows them to hold a much needed fist in the air to a scene currently overwrought with "Emo" bands. On Absence Of Concern's debut effort Open Letters To A Closed Mind on Kik It Records there is a melodically sound group who gives the listener something a little heavier than many of the sobbing milquetoast groups that are thrust upon the record buying public. The group mixes some clever riffs amidst both melodic and growling vocals and this should appeal to a younger crowd who is seeking a little harder edged band for their collection. Songs like "American Reject" are solid and have moments where the guitar work and drums make this a good head banger. There is also single potential in songs like "Every Time I Try" that is sure to be a guaranteed hit for the young group and could find them larger than life as a result if it meets a positive response on the proper avenues where many can see or hear it. Comprised of Michael Martin (vocals), Jon Dray Lee (guitars, piano), Derek Blush (guitars), and Adam Box (drums) the group succeeds in delivering several tasty tracks that keep a mainly heavy vibe across the album which is a pleasant change from those who choose to lament their own sadness in every track. I think this is a great start for this group and also something that those who are bored with the current standings of mainstream groups should look into.
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