Mockingbird, Wish Me Luck - Branches

1. American Homes

2. Branches

Mockingbird, Wish Me Luck have put out their second release. This one consists of two songs and they have decided to name it "Branches." This album has a very raw and scratchy vocal style on it, giving it more of an indie feel. They have a similar sound to that of Junior Battles or an Attack In Black. If you like these bands, you could like this album. They have done a pretty good job here. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded to a fairly decent standard. You can hear everything clearly, but still has that rawness to make it feel genuine. The instrumentation here isn't really something you are going to take much notice in, but the band can certainly play. These guys hit right in the middle, where you want them to be, with the playing. Now onto the vocals and the lyrics, the vocals on these two songs are raw, grungy and deep, but this is the style the singer is going for. This does not hinder the ability to make out what he is singing about. His vocals are pretty clear and you can understand them for sure. Overall, not bad. In the lyrics for American Homes, the band seems to go for a story of the earlier days of the 1900's where people were trying to do just what their parents wanted, but also have that doubt and wishing they could do their own thing or path. While Branches seems to be a song about two people who loved each other, or are friends, but afraid to see what would happen if they became something more. Both of these songs have a more mature feel to them in the lyrics, but also really have a solid message within. If you are looking for a single here, just listen to both songs, and you'll know what this is about. Mockingbird, Wish Me Luck have released these two songs, which finally give their fans something more, and add to their rare show catalog. We think they have done a pretty decent job here and hope to see more from this band. Listen to these two songs to decide for yourself what you think about them. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Indie/Punk/Rock

Release Date: December 14th, 2010

Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Label: Dine Alone Records

Mockingbird, Wish Me Luck - Goodbye Debris

1. Survival And Defeat
2. Hollow Graves
3. Orphans Of A Storm
4. Brooklyn, NY

Mockingbird, Wish Me Luck have a unique sound with being a punk band that has an indie sort of sound. The vocals sound very indie while the music sound like a punk band. This is hard to give examples of other bands with this sound, but it does sound good and hits two genres of people. When looking at the recording quality of this album, it has a good sound while still sounding grungy like the band wants it to. The instrumentation on this album is pretty good as well. Now looking at the vocals and lyrics, the vocals are raspy but clear and the lyrics have a solidness to them. if you are looking for a single for this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to hear what the album sounds like. Mockingbird have a pretty good thing going here with this album, hopefully they just keep it up and continue to write. we are hoping this band plays a few more shows as well, since they seem to be few and far between with them. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it and follow what the band is doing.

Genre: Indie/Punk/Rock

Release Date: October 1st, 2009

Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Label: Dine Alone Records