Evasion - "Undefined" Alt Rock - Doylestown, PA
Today I’m reviewing Evasion’s self-titled EP, which was released back in the summer of 2012. Evasion does a great job playing with the melodic genre, combining catchy melodies with consistent, upbeat drumming. One of the best things about this EP is that it gets better as it goes on, and its short length (just over 15 minutes) will leave almost any fan of alternative music wanting much, much more.
From the very first few seconds of the intro track, it is quickly apparent that Evasion is heavily influenced by Blink-182. Fans of Tom Delonge’s guitar riffs and tones will find much to appreciate in the first half of the EP, as the playing is very reminiscent of the blink's “Dude Ranch” era. The vocals are also similar to Tom’s signature voice, so any fan of pop punk will easily get into the first two songs.
What helps separate Evasion from the hordes of other small time local pop punk bands, though, is the second half of their EP, where they begin to experiment with the genre a bit more. Just when you think that you’ve heard all that Evasion has to offer, a wonderful, screaming dual-guitar solo pops up out of nowhere in the third track “Free.” It’s a welcomed departure from the stereotypically simple alternative genre, and it really picks up the EP’s energy at just the right time.
“Aeterna,” the EP closer, is Evasion’s strongest track by far. The mood is much darker than the previous three songs, and the singer’s ghostly voice whisks you along through a sad tale of longing and regret, where he just wishes that things had turned out differently. It ends the EP on a somber, but powerful note, and left me very excited about the band.
Evasion’s self-titled EP is a great first release for an alternative band. It demonstrates the band’s skill in the genre, while simultaneously showing that they have much more to offer. I can’t wait to hear Evasion’s next release, and I think with some slightly better production quality, Evasion will definitely become a band that starts popping up on your radar, whether you’re ready for them or not.
Check out and download Evasion’s self-titled EP at:
http://evasion1.bandcamp.com/
Like/support the band on Facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/Evasionband
By: Max Puhala
From the very first few seconds of the intro track, it is quickly apparent that Evasion is heavily influenced by Blink-182. Fans of Tom Delonge’s guitar riffs and tones will find much to appreciate in the first half of the EP, as the playing is very reminiscent of the blink's “Dude Ranch” era. The vocals are also similar to Tom’s signature voice, so any fan of pop punk will easily get into the first two songs.
What helps separate Evasion from the hordes of other small time local pop punk bands, though, is the second half of their EP, where they begin to experiment with the genre a bit more. Just when you think that you’ve heard all that Evasion has to offer, a wonderful, screaming dual-guitar solo pops up out of nowhere in the third track “Free.” It’s a welcomed departure from the stereotypically simple alternative genre, and it really picks up the EP’s energy at just the right time.
“Aeterna,” the EP closer, is Evasion’s strongest track by far. The mood is much darker than the previous three songs, and the singer’s ghostly voice whisks you along through a sad tale of longing and regret, where he just wishes that things had turned out differently. It ends the EP on a somber, but powerful note, and left me very excited about the band.
Evasion’s self-titled EP is a great first release for an alternative band. It demonstrates the band’s skill in the genre, while simultaneously showing that they have much more to offer. I can’t wait to hear Evasion’s next release, and I think with some slightly better production quality, Evasion will definitely become a band that starts popping up on your radar, whether you’re ready for them or not.
Check out and download Evasion’s self-titled EP at:
http://evasion1.bandcamp.com/
Like/support the band on Facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/Evasionband
By: Max Puhala