Was is
only 32 minutes?
The album
entitled "Almost Here" from the band, The Academy
is... is so well produced that the time literally flies. The
ten track album borders on the rock and alternative styles
of music and is very easy for the average listener of any
age to enjoy.
The vocals
of William Beckett are smooth as are his harmonies with Tom
Conrad. Andy Mrotek’s drums are solid and while he does have
moments of fast drum-play, it never feels like he is pounding
on your head. The guitars played by Mike Carden and Tom Conrad
have a great sound and are further accentuated by Adam Siska’s
steady bass.
Full of
youthful energy, these guys rock their socks off and their
career has only just begun. The sounds of "Almost Here,"
could best be summed up like summer on the beach, or rolling
the windows of your car down and blasting the album as you
drive down the highway. It is an excellent, positive "feel
good" album and a brilliant first effort for a band so
young.
We at
the Chicago Music Guide are very pleased to see another example
of great talent coming from our great city of Chicago.
Be sure
to check them out in Rockford 5/6 at the Forest Hills Lodge
and then 5/7 in Chicago at the Riviera.
www.theacademyis.com
www.myspace.com/theacademyis
www.purevolume.com/theacademyis
