After a long string of singer/songwriters I thought I'd switch it up and come at you with a good ol' rock band from Seattle, The Classic Crime. I first heard them at Warped Tour in 2006 at about the same time as their album Albatross was coming out. Since then they have released both an acoustic EP and, in 2008, a follow-up album called The Silver Cord.Though you wouldn't say they necessarily tried to re-invent the wheel with Albatross, what they were able to accomplish is a disc from start to finish with solid lyrics and powerful guitar-driven rock. They then took a few risks with their most recent album with the associated highs and lows. The Classic Crime are carried by Matt MacDonald's vocals, which manifest themselves best in the Seattle Sessions EP.
Sometimes I need a break from the slower sounds of the singer/songwriter, and while The Classic Crime might not make the monthly car stereo rotation, they provide a nice break from my routine.
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