Craig's Brother puts a new spin on punk rock. Instead of the snotty anger we've come to expect from the form, this band spills its feelings all over these tracks of rat-a-tat drumming and chugging guitars. Call it "emo-punk," if you like. The songs on Homecoming are about real people. In fact, many of the titles--such as "Gus" and "Dear Charlotte"--have people's names in them, suggesting this is no work of fiction. In place of the rasp that usually passes for punk vocals, the members of Craig's Brother sing. And harmonize. Sometimes it even sounds like a traditional pop band trapped within a punk group (but don't tell any of their hardcore friends that). Where many punk records just make you want to break something after listening to them, Craig's Brother might cause you to reflect upon deep thoughts. It leaves you with the warm fuzzies--without the fuzzy part.
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HM Magazine #73Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovernAs you may have read a few issues back, Craig's Brother unwittingly achieved a position on this editor's favorite punk band list, with their amazing 7-inch. Well, the full-length is out, and no, I'm not disappointed. From their ability to stop on the smallest of dimes to the incredible vocal talents of Ted Bond. There are more often than not two guitars going at once, and the harmonization…Similar sounding releases
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