The aptly titled, the debut album from newly minted English/American rockers (ex- frontman and ex- guitarist ), cares little about its own past. A complete overhaul, both musically and lyrically, this is what happens when two emerging torchbearers of 21st century hardcore punk decide to make a mainstream rock album. Falling somewhere between the fat, compressed pop-metal of and, the kick drum-heavy spank of -era, and the muscular, blue-collar swagger of post-, never pretend that they play anything other than straight-up, windows-down commercial rock. That said, it can be a lot of fun, and despite all of the radio-ready architecture and positive vibes being emitted, 's commanding howl remains as powerful as ever, and 's surging, melodic guitar work suggests a less anarchic rock & roll upbringing. In fact, just forget about records like and altogether; when it works, as is the case with the instantly likable first single, 'Bury My Bones' ('I'm so sick of singing about hate/It's never gonna make a change'), the propulsive gallop of 'Handsome Devils Club,' and the unapologetic arena style Brit-rock of 'Beach of Diamonds' and 'Scared to Death,' it runs like a stallion, but for fans whose allegiances lie with and 's previous incarnations, the engaging but jarring will probably prove awfully hard to digest.

Anthems Label: MercuryUS Release Date: 2013-02-05UK Release Date: 2013-02-04Anthems, the debut LP by English-American rock duo Pure Love, exudes a lot of modesty, energy, and honesty. A powerful blend of British charm and stateside bluntness, the record is full of tight performances, engaging vocals, and a sufficient amount of internal variety. Unfortunately, when assessed externally (within the genre and recent music scene), it really doesn’t offer anything special. Like many albums, it’s enjoyable without being exceptional; it suffices without surprising.Formed a mere two years ago by former Gallows singer Frank Carter and ex-The Suicide File and Hope Conspiracy guitarist Jim Carroll, Pure Love somewhat individualizes itself by decorating its rock foundation with touches of glam, pop, punk, and grunge. In fact, the group effectively captures a bit of the early ‘70s rock spirit, which is no doubt due to Anthems’ impressive amount of guest musicians. At the same time, though, the record finds Pure Love somewhat coming off as a harsher (and paler) imitation of its more innovative and intriguing forefathers, such as Blur and Oasis. You’ll definitely be pulled in by it, but you’ll also notice that you’ve heard it all before.With a sound as bold as its title, “She (Makes the Devil Run Through me)” starts things off with sharp precision.

Carter’s voice slightly recalls the edginess of punk favorites like Billie Joe Armstrong and Joe Strummer, but it’s less nuanced and unique (which, in some ways, makes it more accessible). The guitar work and percussion is biting, fast, and refined, making the song quite fiery and involving. “Bury My Bones” and “The Hits” continue the trend in a more anthemic and direct way; actually, these two songs would be a perfect fit for Rock Band or Guitar Hero (if these series were still popular, that is).Things become more somber and slow with “Anthems”, which finds Carter bellowing over a waltz time. With its inclusion of piano and silence, it gives the album a nice tinge of emotion, as well as a much needed change of pace.

Fay about his specific line of work, advice for students going into college, and other miscellaneous questions.Q1: What grade do you believe is easiest to teach?A: “10th graders because seniors don’t care because they’re almost done, that’s exactly how I thought in high school”Q2: What advice do you have for students going into college who want to pursue teaching?A: “Go to Slippery Rock and start studying immediately, no parties or anything”.Q3: What about students going to college who don’t know what they want to do?A: “Just wing it. Fay felt like a relatable personality that I had a lot of fun conversing with. Similar to another young teacher in our district, Mr. Fay sadly, but from the seven minutes that I’ve spent with him, I got the vibe that he was somebody who was truly invested in teaching. Mr fay on flowvella. Join a bunch of clubs and see what you like”Q4: How do you view History?A: “History is just one big TV series that actually happened”Q5: Could you imagine being in any other line of work?A: “If I somehow managed to magically lose my teacher’s license, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else”I hadn’t had any classes with Mr.

“Beach of Diamonds” is catchier and upbeat; it could easily be a radio hit, while “Heavy Kind of Chain” feels like a lost Weezer ballad (which isn’t a bad thing). Its pain is complemented by its humility, and the instrumental moments contain a mournful beauty. “Scared to Death” is among the most raucous and unapologetic songs here; from the opening bass riff to the closing dissonance, the track oozes rebellion. “Riot Song” and “March of the Pilgrims” are similarly invigorating, as they’re vitality conveys the excitement of a gallant conclusion. By the end, Pure Love definitely came, saw, and conquered.Although Anthems earns all of the aforementioned praise for being a thoroughly thrilling affair, it still suffers from a concrete sense of sameness and familiarity.

Pure Love continuously uses the same few tactics, which makes their scope somewhat limited. Along the same lines, there is barely any sense of newness to it.

They deserve credit for writing and performing confidently with such specificity, but they also deserve some derision for failing to even attempt straying from the pack. Anthems is a good entry into a genre that still offers better.

Pure Love – Anthems 2013-SO Pure Love – Anthems 2013-SO by Fbka189 » Jul 22nd 13, 21:35 Code Tracklisting:01 She 2:4602 Bury My Bones 2:4803 The.