The Vermicious Knid - Smalltown Devotion/Hometown Compulsion

1. Smalltown Devotion

2. Century Soldiers

3. These Werewolves

4. The Ghost Of Drunken Past

5. Pop Ideal

6. Tour Of Truckstops

7. The Problem's In My Muscles

8. Bodies In Bars

9. Home And Native Land

10. Naked Strangers

11. Glowing Boys

The Vermicious Knid have released their second album titled "Smalltown Devotion/Hometown Compulsion." This album follows along the same lines as their debut, with a sound that is quite the Emo sound. They have a similar sound to that of Moneen and Brand new, so if you are into those bands, you could enjoy this album. When looking at the recording quality of this album, it has been recorded to a fair standard, but the album as a whole, including the vocals could use a bit of an upgrade to get a clearer and louder sound. The instrumentation on the album isn't bad, the band can play. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, as mentioned before, the vocals are a little quiet and could be louder and more upfront but overall they are not bad. The vocalist is clear and you can hear everything he is saying. With the lyrics, the bands goes the route of more having you interpret what the meaning is. They want you to get whatever you think the songs are about from it and read your own ideas. On the other side, they have song about your demons and that sort of thing. 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 idea of the album. The Vermicious Knid have made an album that shows off really what they were trying to do last album in a bigger way. They have made something people can get behind and fits the style of the time. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Emo/Rock/Punk

Release Date: Oct 29th, 2005

Location: Brantford, Ontario

Label: None

The Vermicious Knid - Days That Stand Still

1. Every Bear's Life Guide
2. Belly Grasp
3. No-Life Crisis
4. Finding Seventeen Hands
5. Streets And Headlights
6. Breathing Pattern

The Vermicious Knid are a band that have really managed to make something with this Emo scene and pull forward with it. The band has a very erratic feel to them, like a mix between Brand New and a punk band that goes a little off the wall. This is definitely something different. When you look at the recording quality of this album, it is pretty good considering its a debut album for the band. It should be noted that the band can play, since they are able to switch around the style in a song and back. Now looking at the vocals, they are alright, but could be a little better as it sounds a little out of tune and quiet at times. These lyrics seem to go with the music being all over the place in the way they are sung as well. If you are looking for a single for this album, there is not one so just pick a song and listen to it so you get the feel of the album. The Vermicious Knid are doing something that is very in at this time and place, hopefully they can continue to grow with this music and  make it. Give this album a listen so you can decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits. (R.I.P.)

Genre: Emo/Rock/Punk

Release Date: May 1st, 2002

Location: Brantford, Ontario

Label: None