SkyLinePress.net review of Swears.
Posted June 25, 2007
This group pulls out the same emotive and powerful brand of rock. Vocalist Justin reminds me of someone I can't quite pinpoint it at the moment, with his strong, yet subtle voice that somehow knows when to fall apart and break or just break through with a howl. This is most evident on my favorite track Keep It On which is a massive buildup tune that relies on strings, guitar and the chorus to propel it.
There is something comforting about this band, although they have similarities to other classic indie bands; they somehow take ownership of this instead of hiding behind it. The group has made an excellent record and is definitely one to keep an eye and ear on. This was a CD I almost passed over, the cover was boring and the name was sort of interesting, but not enough to get me to sit and listen to it. Then one day it came up on random in my player, and I thought Who is this? It sure sounds like somebody I have heard before, but I don't know for sure.
Needless to say, this record is one that will grow like a weed in your player. It will keep coming back no matter how much you take it out, yet it will somehow magically reappear and will be there in the background until you finally realize, it isn't a weed at all, but instead, a beautiful flower. Do yourself a favor and start leaning on The Casual Lean!!!
~ Wayne
June 24 2007
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