Album Review: Call Off The Search - What Doesn't Kill Us...

Kent's Call Off The Search leave a strong impression with 'What Doesn't Kill Us...', as its full of catchy pop-punk hooks that instantly draws you in. 'Train Yourself To Drive In Color' is a solid blast with plenty of urgency that sees the bands comparison to Four Year Strong come to fruition.

'Movielife' is a thriving, upbeat number dominated by quirky synth keys and slicing guitar parts. Whilst the bands energy rounds off the track and gives an impressive opinion of the band. 'Too Many Bad Guys, Not Enough Time' and 'One Way Ticket' manage to keep up the momentum, as its clear the band have a good knowledge of melodic hardcore-influenced pop-punk.

Throughout the quartet are tight and stick with what they know, with 'Second Best' and 'Angels Today, Demons Tomorrow' rounding off the EP with more of the same pop-punk goodness. Its somewhat thankful they've gone down a more raw pop-punk route rather than a slick one, as this ultimately adds to their appeal.

Although their style isn't anything new, Call Off The Search are at times exciting to hear, as 'What Doesn't Kill Us...' proves to be a solid, consistent EP that is bound to surprise and impress people. Despite its minor faults, in places the bands style is repetitive, their tightness and the high quality of their writing, makes Call Off The Search a worthwhile listen.

3.5/5

'What Doesn't Kill Us...' by Call Off The Search is available now through Pacific Ridge Records/Engineer Records.

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Sean Reid