THE INSTRUCTION

Failure By Design

2009-09-17

Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, this foursome offers morose, sophomoric lyrics set to a well-produced electric guitar and drums background. This adds up to rock that is sometimes interesting (occasionally even a bit reminiscent of Interpol, though nearly not as cool). It does tend to drag, though, before the disc if half finished. Best song here is "Into the Tomorrow". Though "Hello Darlin'" is supposed to be the focus track, I found it to be a dull ballad, even with its catchy chorus. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 05/2011

    DAVID BAZAN
    Strange Negotiations

  • reviewed 01/2005

    The Dears
    No Cites Left

  • reviewed 02/2009

    ...AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD
    The Century of Self

  • reviewed 12/2008

    HONEYHONEY
    First Rodeo

  • reviewed 03/2015

    The Sleeping Gypsies
    The Sleeping Gypsies

  • reviewed 07/2015

    The Outer Vibe
    Full Circle

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.