Sixty Stories - Anthem Red

Although pop-punk has been played into the proverbial ground, Sixty Stories at least attempt to inject a bit of originality and fun into the well-worn formula. Fronted by two women and a guy on the drums, the three-some also enlist help from a computer who is credited with Anthem Red’s organ, keyboard, and beeps. Although they refrain from utilizing the electro influence that they hint at, when they do sift it into their pop-punk regimen, their sonic expanse is greatly increased. The intro to “First Bell,” for instance, puts a much needed extra dynamic into their sound. However, Sixty Stories seem to shy away from much of the potential that they initially show. Ultimately, Anthem Red is just another stereotypical pop-punk release from a band that would be better off playing consistent covers of the Buzzcocks. [go.to]