Saturday, January 26, 2013

Album Review - The Way Back, "EP"


WCB Music Writer 

There are times in music when an electronic-based sound is nothing more than a misfit, and lacks decent substance other than noise. However this is not the case for The Way Back, an electronic rock band consisting of Alex Ellis and Jeff Kinney (former member of Roanoke and The Brisbanes) as well as Daniel Cole and Paul Herman.

 The band’s EP is only a taste of the potential the full-length album will most likely hold when they begin 2013 in the studio. The electronic rock band consisting of Alex Ellis and Jeff Kinney (former member of Roanoke and The Brisbanes) as well as Daniel Cole and Paul Herman blends several genres giving an authentically created feel including: hip hop, pop, rock and even hints of experimental instrumental rhythms.

“Messages Get Lost” carries a pop-rock pulse with detailed percussion guiding the lyrics through.

“Out of Control” takes a more laid back ballad feel, bringing to mind a more mellow boy-band less straining version of that seen in the unique vocal techniques of Linkin’ Park lead singer Chester Bennington.

In the song “How It Has To Be” the band shines with the perfect batch of electronic beats and smooth vocals that vibrate with an R&B/hip hop style that has the potential to be a hit.

The Way Back has already gotten its feet wet in the music business, previously playing with well-known acts such as The Deftones and Everclear.

To follow the band and keep updated on the upcoming full-length check out the website: http://www.thewaybackmusic.com/fr_home.cfm 

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