"Better Weather" - With Confidence, Album Review
Above:album artwork for Better Weather (@withconfidenceband/Instagram)
On June 17, With Confidence dropped their debut album, "Better Weather". Newly signed to Hopeless Records, the Australian band are undoubtedly one of the pop-punk bands to watch over the upcoming year. Their record merges catchy riffs with manic screams in a way that simply hasn't been done for a very long time.
The band delve into issues of mental health in the first track "Voldemort" while maintaining a positive outlook and summertime vibe. A stand out track from the album is "Keeper" which highlights the talent of each member of the band, particularly lead vocalist, Jayden Seeley. On the record, their is a good balance of upbeat songs such as "We'll Be Okay" as well as slower tracks like "Long Night". While being a brilliant album in itself, the four-piece choose to end it with the song "Waterfall" and the final moments of record being an automated answer machine which rounds the album off in a way that can only be felt by listening to it.
With Confidence are a very talented group of lads and "Better Weather" is an excellent presentation of the fact. Fresh on the scene, they are bringing new ideas with them and are definitely ones to look out for. This album is an essential - the soundtrack to summer '16.
Rating: 8/10
You can buy "Better Weather" on iTunes here and can go view their music videos via Hopeless Records' YouTube channel here.
What are your thoughts on the album? Why not leave a comment below or on Twitter @TheRiffReviews ?
On June 17, With Confidence dropped their debut album, "Better Weather". Newly signed to Hopeless Records, the Australian band are undoubtedly one of the pop-punk bands to watch over the upcoming year. Their record merges catchy riffs with manic screams in a way that simply hasn't been done for a very long time.
The band delve into issues of mental health in the first track "Voldemort" while maintaining a positive outlook and summertime vibe. A stand out track from the album is "Keeper" which highlights the talent of each member of the band, particularly lead vocalist, Jayden Seeley. On the record, their is a good balance of upbeat songs such as "We'll Be Okay" as well as slower tracks like "Long Night". While being a brilliant album in itself, the four-piece choose to end it with the song "Waterfall" and the final moments of record being an automated answer machine which rounds the album off in a way that can only be felt by listening to it.
With Confidence are a very talented group of lads and "Better Weather" is an excellent presentation of the fact. Fresh on the scene, they are bringing new ideas with them and are definitely ones to look out for. This album is an essential - the soundtrack to summer '16.
Rating: 8/10
You can buy "Better Weather" on iTunes here and can go view their music videos via Hopeless Records' YouTube channel here.
What are your thoughts on the album? Why not leave a comment below or on Twitter @TheRiffReviews ?
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