The Lines Between - The Lines Between

1. Rain On Me

2. Before The Storm

3. Beautiful

4. Eighteen

5. Feelin' The Most

6. New In Town

7. Eighteen (Acoustic)

The Lines Between have released their debut album, which they have decided to self title. This album shows the band in a very alternative bar band style on first impression. They have a very generic sound here. The album seems to have a similar sound to that of a Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox 20, or a Train, so if you are into those artists, you may like these guys. They have done an okay job.

When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded to a not to bad quality. Although the vocals sound a little quiet, and the production is quite the highest, it's a very listenable album. The instrumentation here is nothing thats going to turn your head whatsoever but the band knows how to play.

Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album have an older, bon jovi style to them. One thing you will notice is that the singer seems to over hold his words at the end of every sentence he sings. This is unnecessary and dates the music a bit. Now he can sing, and you can hear him pretty clearly, so it isn't all bad. With the lyrics, the band goes for songs about girls, relationships, and very typical rock song themes. "I was this way then, now I'm older", and more girls. We are not fond of these lyrics.

If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "Eighteen" your attention, as this was the song the band decided to use as a single and send off to radio stations. This shows the band off the best and gives you an idea of what they are like. 

The Lines Between have made an album that shows what the band is about, and what they are going for. With so many bands out there, we would like to see them change it up a bit, try something a little newer, and give a bit more life into the music. This isn't bad, but it also doesn't really feel like a band that can get outside of the, playing the local bar every week to the same people type of thing. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Alternative/Rock/Adult Rock

Release Date: 2011

Location: Grand Bend, Ontario

Label: Not On Label

Amity Beach - Bonfire Etiquette

1. Sunday Nights To Infinity

2. Autumn Skylight

3. Crown Victoria

4. Avalanches

5. Fields

6. Right Back Where We Started From

7. Hedonistic Summertime

8. You Need To Learn How To Apologize

9. Born In The Daylight

10. Comet Shop

Amity Beach have released their second album titled "Bonfire Etiquette." This album follows a similar sound and styling from their debut EP. the album has an indie feel for sure with a weird twist that you don't really hear in much indie rock right now. These guys have a similar sound to that of Michou, Tokyo Police Club or a Poor Young Things, so if you like any of 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 to an alright standard, but you can certainly hear a rough, echoy feel with the recorded vocals. This take a little bit off of the overall standard of the album. The instrumentation isn't bad here, the band can play, and they show glimpses of being able to do more. All in all, they do a pretty average job here. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album aren't bad, but at times you can hear the singer sing one word fast, then finish his sentence. This is a little off putting and looses the flow of the song. You can however hear what he is singing about and for the most part is pretty clear, so that is a plus for sure so you can get the meanings of the songs. With the lyrics, the band sings about girls, relationships, and what two people can go through. These lyrics seem like the typical type that a band sings about, however these guys have done it in a bit more of a way that isn't just straight right down the middle like the beatles did. Not bad. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the feel of the album. Amity Beach have made a similar album, but one that just gives the band a little more legitimacy having a full album of songs to choose from. This will help in the live aspect too, being able to play longer. Hopefuly we see this band take these songs out and play more for people. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of them. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Indie/Surf/Rock

Release Date: July 25th, 2013

Location: Grand Bend, Ontario

Label: Eternal Bummer Records

Amity Beach - Amity Beach

1. Jake's Version Of Paradise

2. You'll Never Hear That Sound

3. Barter And Fireworks

Amity Beach have released their debut album which just happens to be self titled. This album really shows off the indie, sort of beach feel that the band has established here and lets you get a taste of the band. The album has a similar sound to that of a Tokyo Police Club or a Hollerado, so  if you like those bands, you could really like these guys. They have done an alright job on their debut album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded pretty well and the instrumentation has just a little  bit extra on it so that it pushes it just above average. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals are quite similar to Tokyo Police Club, so that is good. They are nice and clear as well. With the lyrics, they could of used a little more to just push that story and make it more relatable to the listener. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song or listen to the whole thing as it is only three songs, and you will get the feel for the band. Amity Beach have done a pretty good job on their debut, welcome to album. This album has a lite, airy, indie beach feel to it and it really does work. We do however hope that the band gets out there more so that they can create a little buzz about themselves. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think about it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Indie/Surf/Rock

Release Date: November 9th, 2011

Location: Grand Bend, Ontario

Label: Eternal Bummer Records