Grand:PM - Party In Your Basement

1. Red Black
2. God Save The Scene
3. Stereo
4. Stephanie
5. Do Over
6. Waste Of Time
7. Back In The River
8. Exit To The World
9. Favourite Little Lies
10. One More
11. Party In Your Basement

Grand:PM have released their debut album titled "Party In Your Basement." This album is one that is very poppy, keyboard driven rock music that really goes well with that tween style of music. This band would be similar to that of a Metro Station or a Faber Drive, so if you like those artists, you could like this album. they have done an alright job on this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded not too badly. The instrumentation on this album is quite average, but the band can play. Maybe a little more technique in their songs would really bring up the songs. Now onto the vocals and lyrics on this album. The vocals are not bad, the singer can sing, but they just seem really bland and in the background. His vocals just don't really grab you or bring you in to want to listen. Now with the lyrics, on this album, they seem to be a little on the negative side, with songs about girls and how they are a waste of time, while the song red black seems to take the opposite of the sad girl song by saying he is the jerk. Some of the lyrics could use a little work as they are very typical and just don't quite fit the happy fun  music they are going for. If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "Red Black" your attention as it is the best song on the album and it gives you a feel of the album. Grand:PM have made a debut album that has some potential here, with some good backbone behind it. With some tweaking and better quality recording, this could possibly work. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Pop Rock/Punk/Rock

Release Date: August 20th, 2007

Location: Uxbridge, Ontario

Label: Curve Music

Grand:PM - Redblack

1. Redblack

2. Exit To The World

3. Do-Over

4. Cat People

5. Jester

6. Backfire

Grand:PM have released their debut album titled "Redblack". This album starts off very keyboard/synth driven. That is something you see right off the bat. These guys have power pop indie feel to them. Bands similar, are bands like Metric, Tokyo Police Club or The Meligrove Band. If you like any of these bands, you could like this album. They have done an okay job here.

When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded in a way that just feels like it needs more production and a cleaner refresh. The songs aren't bad, it just feel rough all around. For a debut, the sound isn't that bad. The instrumentation on the album doesn't really scream wow by any means, but they can play, and it has a catchiness to it. There isn't going to be any crazy guitar or solos, but it is just solid regular playing, and sometimes you just want that. 

Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album are not that bad to be honest, they just seem to have nothing really unique to them or that really turns your head. He has a very musical voice, like the ones you expect someone from a music show to have. You can hear him clearly, and understand just what he's saying, but nothing crazy. With the lyrics, the band goes for songs about girls, looking back at life, and relationships. This is pretty typical in music in general. relationships seem to be a very easy topic to go for with musicians, and this isn't anything different. These lyrics seem to be pretty average in the topics. Not bad, not amazing either, just pretty much background stuff.

If you are looking for a single on this album, give the title track "Redblack" your attention, as it is the song that best showcases the bands sound on this album. 

Grand:PM have made an album that shows off what the band is all about, and gives them something to start gaining fans and get out there to play shows. We certainly think the band has some more work to do here, but you have to start from somewhere before you can change it. The album is just a little too plain and basic for us but you could like it, so give it a listen for yourself. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Pop Rock/Alternative/Rock

Release Date: 2005

Location: Uxbridge, Ontario

Label: None