Heads vs Breakers - Apathy Is the New Black
Reviewed by david
Sometimes in this world of punk rock, you can judge a band by its (album) cover, or easier yet, by their song titles. But when I came across this Heads vs Breakers album, I didn't have any idea of what to expect. Maybe some "fashion" hardcore? Some oldschool Gorilla Biscuits-ish type deal? Actually, Heads vs Breakers is neither, with a sound that distinctly points to the legendary Lifetime or the equally important Kid Dynamite. Either way, these kids probably worship Dan Yemin, and I wouldn't be surprised to hear that the singer has pictures of Ari Katz on his nightstand. With that out of the way, I'm not saying that Apathy is the New Black isn't a quality record, for the most part, I enjoy it very much. Mixing up Ben Gallup's rough yet melodic vocals and emotional lyrics with a blend of punky hardcore and gang vocals (and X'd up hands!), Heads vs Breakers isn't the most original band, and hopefully as they grow in popularity they won't be stuck with the "Their first album was a complete Lifetime ripoff!" tag that Saves the Day endured in the beginning. Either way, I enjoyed this entire album. Nothing new, but completely enjoyable. Maybe some bands don't need to change. [www.headsvsbreakers.com]