Release Date: August 30, 2018
Format: Digital
Label: Thousand Islands Records
Location: Gatineau, Canada
Current Lineup:
- Frank: Guitar
- Jeff: Vocals + Drums
- Yan: Guitar + Vocals
- Gui: Bass
Favorite Tracks: United for Our World & Frozen in Time
Sounds Like: Melodic Punk – Lagwagon, No Use For a Name, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes
I grew up on 90s skate punk. Epitaph, Fat Wreck Chords, Hellcat, Tooth & Nail, Fearless. An era where melodic punk was big. I could go through and name band after band with similar sounds, but I’ve never liked to play the “sounds like” game. I feel that it takes away from the artists’ own creativity. But if you were into the bands of that era, give this band a listen.
The vocals are strong here. Jeff can sing. A range of pitch that’s not always needed in punk rock, but you’ll definitely appreciate it when you hear it. Backup vocals are great too. I do wish I heard a bit more of the scream that came in at the one minute mark of “Imposter.” But backup vocals were great as well throughout the record.
Drums were fast, as punk rock needs to be, but able to keep it interesting. Bass was exactly what it needed to be. But the real strength here was the guitar. It’s unmistakably the punk sub genre they are going for, but you can tell that they guy is a metal head & also loves his classic rock. Just listen to “Frozen in Time” & you’ll hear the metal licks in there.
This record also have some fantastic cover art. I’d love for there to be a copy available on vinyl so the art could be fully appreciated. Art that is saying so much with a picture & is beautiful to look at. It matches the quality of music here.
Many great songs on here. “Invisible Man” is a great track about having faith in yourself & being comfortable with who you are. “Imposter” is catchy and will get stuck in your head. As I already mentioned, “Frozen in Time” is a lot of fun musically as well as lyrically.
But the standout track for me was “United for Our World.” Here I am writing this review, & we have yet another story causing social media arguments. People are so quick to get distracted at whether or not a football player will stand for the National Anthem, & are either pissed that Nike is supporting them, or going out and spending inflated prices on shoes that were made in conditions & wages that are inhuman. Instead we need to focus on the real issues.
People are dying, and at an alarming rate. There’s a message everyone needs to hear from this track. The opening lyrics of the song, “Can’t you hear and see the people dying on the news? Or are you too busy concentrating on your views?” Are lyrics that sadly resonate more & more every day. “It takes more than one man, to give up on hatred.” Let’s unite around care for each other.
Great song, great message, all from a band you need to check out.
Tracks:
- Intro
- Disaster
- United for Our World
- Take Your Time
- Loaded for Peace
- Get Your Acts Together
- Impostor
- Invisible Man
- Frozen in Time
- Back on Track
- Obedience
Links:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/colorsfademusic/
- Bandcamp: https://colorsfademusic.bandcamp.com/album/in-real-time
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4s1VDWzrUFtvcuKqHXSJRt?si=7Q5NndDfSsq5ODWMyPuyPg
CPRA Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/coloradocelticpunkrockarmy/playlist/1nRnn7d38PUcSfTP5lhrtR
About the writer:
Griffin has been listening to punk records for the last 25 years. Now residing is Colorado Springs with his wife & 4 kids, he still tries to catch as many shows as he can.
