Fed Up

Fed Up

Independent Release

I’m always a bit skeptical when I’m asked to review a record from an unsigned band. I heard a lot of shitty stuff, but I nonetheless approach each CD with an open mind. And I’m certainly glad I gave Missouri‘s Fed Up a fair chance because the band’s nine song album totally won me over; it’s 30 minutes of solid, straight-up pop-punk. However, the originality is somewhat lacking, as hints of bands like MxPx, New Found Glory and other pop-punkers abound. Yet Fed Up does have some super-catchy material here. From minute one, I was completely blown away by the band’s vocals–perfectly melodic and perfect for this genre. I’ve heard countless bands who have got the music, but can’t seem to find a strong vocalist to match. But Fed Up has done just that.

My favorites on the album are:
-“Point of Recognition”: Solid, fast punk beats mixed in with an MxPx-like verse
-“Narcissist”: Brings back the rock with thick guitars and a killer chorus. Plus, there’s a cool breakdown at the end and even some clapping.
-“Lack of Trust”: A sentimental pick that tosses a little bit of emo into the pop-punk mix

Other songs on the record include “The End,” “No Lies” (also a very good one) and “Again.” The album ender is the hilarious “Anorexio del Bedexio,” a tribute to a skinny chick to whom they insist that it’s time to eat some food. Accompanied by what I swear is the sound of someone taking a whiz, that song flows into a humorous hidden track. As a Spanish major, I can totally appreciate the Mexican ditty, which teaches kids how easy it is to count to 10 in Spanish. Overall, Fed Up’s got an awesome piece of work.

Leah Weinberg

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