The Exies - A Modern Way of Living with the Truth
Reviewed by blake
When Scott Stevens of the Exies wails “I’m trying, I’m still trying” in the song “Stray,” he perfectly sums up my frustration with A Modern Way of Living With the Truth. Despite the band’s good vibe and a spattering of capable rock tunes, each new attempt seems progressively further off the mark. After the one-two punch of the somber “Leaving Song” and raging “Lay Your Money Down,” the album quickly descends into a tepid collection of modern rock. The Exies attempt a laudable criticism of modern society but radio-safe rockers and first-grade lyrics leave them standing in shallow water. [www.the-exies.com]