the room, the lock, the key, the bed
Back in January, I showcased an EP by an Illinois-based band called The Graduate. The Horror Show EP was a quick little introduction to the band, one that I enjoyed very much. The Graduate's first full-length album, Anhedonia will be released on April 10, and the growth and maturity in sound from The Horror Show EP is immediately evident.
While The Graduate has created their own sound, I can best describe them as a more rock, less pop Jimmy Eat World. The band is primarily guitar-driven, but Anhedonia features some nice synths as well (see "Interlude"). I was pleased to see that two of the best songs from The Horror Show EP were included on Anhedonia, ("Sit & Sink", "Justified") re-recorded with very minor tinkering. I think that the band is poised to hit the big time - the music is excellent and the lyrics are insightful and deal with the universal themes of love, growing up and moving on.
Check out these tracks from Anhedonia and buy their album when it comes out tomorrow! The band has an extensive tour schedule, so check them out when they're near your town.
the graduate: justified
the graduate: better company
the graduate: sing
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