Emo fans, beware: one listen may cause physical dependence. This is a captivating three song release in the vein of Mineral and early Sunny Day Real Estate; emotional rock in it's truest form. Painful melodies, beautifully intricate arrangements and quality production (gasp!) make for a highly impressive debut release that should take these boys quite a ways. I could easily see Deep Elm picking this band up in the near future. Don't forget to check them out in this month's Hard Music Sampler.
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #87Reviewed by Doug Van PeltLooking for a band that bleeds emo yet knows how to appeal to your pop sense, kinda like Plankeye used to? Check out Theory 8 Records' latest signing -- The Goodbye Letter. The guitars, vocals and lyrics all meld together to pine away about pain and days gone by. There's a few moments where some recording weaknesses show their head, but overall The Goodbye Letter wears its musical heart on sleeve…HM Magazine #86Reviewed by Doug Van PeltIf you dig it when an emo-like band crosses the barrier between vibe and hook, then you'll like these guys. Some say, "HUM meets Cross My Heart," but I'll say, "Dear Ephesus meets Pop Unknown." These guys can hold their own.Similar sounding releases
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