10 Years - The Autumn Effect

I try my best to keep an open mind when getting discs like this. A band pops up on alternative radio with a hit, and the jury immediately goes out on whether they are a one hit wonder or the next big thing. Ninety percent of the time they are a flash in the pan, but I remind myself that a lot of people thought Radiohead was a one hit wonder, so I listen to the album with open ears. After more than a few listens though, I am confident in saying these guys are not the next big thing. It’s not so much that The Autumn Effect is a bad album, so much that it is simply mediocre. The lead off single is the albums stand out track, and though the first three or four songs will hold your attention for a while, you will drift off and stop paying attention shortly thereafter. If you are a fan of Seether, Disturbed, or bands of that ilk, then you might want to pick this disc up; otherwise, just enjoy this band on the radio. 10 Years are far from the worst band I have ever heard, but they are far from the best. This is an average rock album from an average rock band. [www.10yearsmusic.com]