Album Review: Rushmore - D-List Celebrities

Finally summer is here and its time to blast out some upbeat pop punk. With so many possibilities to becoming the soundtrack to the summer. Rushmore, a four-piece from New Jersey/ Philadelphia, are throwing their name into the hat, and rightly so they should.

'D-List Celebrities' is 5 fine examples 3 minute hook-filled pop punk. 'I Am Hollywood' kicks in with a toe-tapping beat and power chord-heavy guitars, which combine to be straight-up, all round pop punk fun. Add to this a brilliant blend of harmonies and group vocals, the EP starts on a high.

This momentum is carried throughout the EP, with 'Take The Honey (Get This Party Started!)', a track that has an instantly addictive chorus. Whilst 'The Wake Up Call' is a more bassy affair but keeps its pop sentimentality, that again uses the bands ability to combine strong harmonies.

'Never As Clever' is slightly steadier with calmer guitars and thought out song structure. Nonetheless the band end with what they know best. 'Spring Breakdown' is an out and out pop punk track with power chords, crashing drums, memorable chorus and even the odd "woah".

Rushmore will more than likely put a smile on your face, as they have songs that have catchy hooks that are ideal for hot summer days. The problem is that Rushmore are just of dozens of bands, doing the exact same thing in the genre at present. However this shouldn't mean Rushmore are another one of those "sounds like ..." bands. They have songs and talent to break through that glass ceiling.

3.5/5

D-List Celebrities by Rushmore is available now.
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Sean Reid