ONWARD, SOLDIERS

Monsters

2012-01-30

Monsters is the second release from North Carolina quartet, Onward, Soldiers. Featuring catchy melodies and well-executed production, Monsters offers either rock or country, depending on which song you listen to. The album starts out strong with the catchy, “whoa-whoa’s” of “Telling Nobody”. “Nighttime Sky” is also a winner with its toms, trumpets, and strings. The liner notes suggest the upbeat, though unremarkable third track “Cinder Blocks” as a featured song. The rest of Monsters, with the exception of the great title track, takes a decidedly country turn with the inclusion of organ and pedal-steel. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 10/2006

    MOSQUITOS
    III

  • reviewed 05/2008

    THE NATIONAL
    A Skin, A Night

  • reviewed 02/2007

    JESSE SYKES & THE SWEET HEREAFTER
    Like, Love, Lust & the Open Halls of the Soul

  • reviewed 01/2016

    Swamp Cabbage
    Jive

  • reviewed 06/2005

    Aimee Mann
    The Forgotten Arm

  • reviewed 03/2008

    Mia Doi Todd
    Gea

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.