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
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Re-Arrange Us
WILL HOGE
Even If It Breaks Your Heart
ROCKIN' JASON D. WILLIAMS
HILLBILLIES AND HOLY ROLLERS
CHANCE JONES
The Incident at Primrose and West
DAMIEN JURADO
Maraqopa
OHMEGA WATTS
Pieces of a Dream
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