Hindsight - Expended

1. Expended

2. Collide

Hindsight have their second release, a two song EP titled "Expended". This album follows along the same sound and style as their previous effort. These guys have an almost grungy, punky, rock feel to them which seems to be coming back recently. These guys have a similar sound to that of Citizen or a Teenage Wrist, so if you like either of those bands, you could really like this album. They have done a pretty good job on these two songs. When looking at the recording quality of these songs, they have been recorded to a pretty decent sound. Collide seems to be recorded just a little bit better than Expended is, but they both have a dirty, grungy, bit of a lo-fi sound to them. We are pretty sure that this is the style they are going for, but as well could be cleaned up a bit and had the screamed vocals up a bit. The instrumentation on this album is pretty standard, with this music you are not going to get those crazy solos or guitar gods, just some nice solid music. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals are pretty calm and soothing at times here, they have certainly decided to go for a softer approach to the vocals. Both songs start soft and build up to screams, then trail off. With the lyrics for Expended are about self pity and being down, as well as trying to become something else and not being able to reach it. On the song Collide, the band sings about messing up and struggling in a relationship. Both of the song here are very down and needing of hope to make things better. This is very good for anyone who is into that emo, grunge style of music. If you are looking for a single, give, "Expended" your attention, but its only two songs, so give them both a listen to get the feel of this band. Hindsight have made an EP that is a heartfelt, down in the dumps, feel for them album. They have a lot here in these two songs and we hope to see them continue to grow and make music. We can't wait to see whats next. Listen to this band to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Punk/Pop Punk/Rock

Release Date: April 7th, 2015

Location: London, Ontario

Label: None

Hindsight - Unwind

1. Pitiful

2. Compromise

3. Unwind

Hindsight have released their debut three song album titled "Unwind." This album shows the band just starting off and in the early stages of the band. They have that typical pop punk sound that is becoming pretty popular right now, but a little more on the subdued side. They have a similar sound to that of a Safe To Say or maybe a Citizen, so if you like those bands, you could like this album. The recording quality on this album could use a little work as it sounds a little rough and the vocals need to be louder here. On the instrumentation side, there are hints of potential that could bring this band higher up in the end. We like how compromise ends, with that fast hard punk feel to it, shows there is potential to really rock. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals here are not too bad, he can sing and you can hear what he is saying for the most part, but we think it's the recording that is causing it not to be the clearest. These could work. With the lyrics, the band chooses to give you messages about being down, making compromises to make you or others happy and just unwinding and being able to feel good. These are things people need to hear as they sometimes forget. They have chosen good messages for their songs. Hindsight have made their debut album sound not but, as it needs work, but you can tell the potential is there and the band could  become something with some work. Hopefully this band can get out there and let people know more about them. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think about it.

Genre: Punk/Pop Punk/Rock

Release Date: March 11th, 2014

Location: London, Ontario

Label: None