A Static Lullaby - Faso Latido

From Atreyu to Underoath to Finch, a few years ago any label with remote ties to “aggressive” music quickly lashed out and signed any band with a hint of screamo character. A Static Lullaby was one of those bands, and as the major labels swooped into this terrain as well, many bands were carried off to unfathomable PR budgets and ridiculous production qualities. Again, A Static Lullaby was included. In the months that have elapsed since Faso Latido, this outfit’s sophomore full-length, their fans have seemingly abandoned the new-found sense of finesse, melody, and radio-friendliness that satiates every track on their thirteen song effort. By paring down their energy and aggressiveness, A Static Lullaby are now forced to balance their songs upon their pop-oriented songwriting which, unfortunately, falters and falls apart on innumerable occasions. Although I do admire their bravery in forging past the dead-end screamo genre that the mainstream has taken a liking to, Faso Latido’s content unfortunately still stands with gaping holes and glaring missteps. [www.astaticlullaby.com]