Immediately upon hearing the first track, “Rewind,” it was evident to me that their vocals are ear-catching and certainly unique to this band. The singer has a remarkable voice, almost haunting in a way. It reminds me a lot of bands who have been successful in years past. In my opinion, this is what is going to draw people into their fan-base. We all love those types of songs, the ones that get incessantly stuck in your head with no signs of letting up.

The second track on the EP I find to be the most notable, entitled “Believe.” The chorus is so catchy that I found it stuck in my head for days after just listening to it once. Obviously, I was back for more and you will be too. I believe that these guys are here to stay, they already have proven that with this EP and I cannot wait to see them progress.

GO RADIO – Jason Lancaster (vocals/guitar), Matt Burns (bass/vocals), Steven Kopacz (drums), Alex Reed (guitar/vocals) – has been playing songs straight from the soul since the band formed in September 2008. Signing to Fearless Records at the start of the year, the Tallahassee, FL quartet’s second EP Do Overs And Second Chances was recorded with Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount (All Time Low, Mayday Parade, Cartel), and takes band’s brand of heartfelt pop rock to a new dimension. Fans can get more information, and pre-order the EP with an exclusive T-shirt at MySpace.

The Wild one may be short but provides some great tracks and a sound that may have not been so present in the past. The band has definitely matured and the new EP has some great highlights. I would say my favorite track off the album would be the title track “Wild One” and it is the one that differs most from their past in a good way. Ned Bower actually takes on the lead vocals for the track and it provides a jazzier sound to the track that we normally haven’t heard.
My other favorite track that really portrays the sound the band has come to be known as is the opener to the EP “Suckceed” which has a great introduction that seems to be sang by the whole band.

If the work on this EP is anything like what their next full length album will bring later this year, this band will definitely be regaining the following they had before and adding a great amount of new fans to their roster!

Possibly sounds like: Wild Sweet Orange, Augustana
Out of 10: 9/10
Track Listing:

1.Suckweed
2.I Don’t Understand
3.Wild One
4.The Days Keep Going By

While each member is expectedly busy with their respective bands, Martin asserts that these songs weren’t merely throwaways from their other projects.  ”We got together as friends and just did what was natural to us – we wrote and played music.  Eventually it turned into songs that we were all really excited about and just wanted to share.”

To date, the group has only performed live once: the 2009 Alternative Press SXSW showcase.  ”It’s not an easy task getting us all together,” says Southall, who fills his time tour managing Motion City Soundtrack since his previous bands’ splits, “but that doesn’t mean we won’t do it again.”

The Hearts Of Lonely People will be sold exclusively at Hot Topic stores and through all online retailers (iTunes, Rhapsody, MerchNow, ShockHound, etc).

The Hearts Of Lonely People track list:
1. Kings and Chandeliers
2. Hills Like White Elephants
3. Clush
4. Empty Sighs and Wine
5. Oceans For Backyards
6. Viola Lion
7. Cemetery Weather

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Imagine, if you will, a musical buffet, with hot tables stretching as far as your eye can see. You grab your plate and head down the row, taking a little bit of this and a touch of that, slowly making your way throughout a plethora of artists. In the case of Cale Parks, however, your plate might as well be a freaking wheelbarrow. The influences behind the artist, as well as the album, are enough to boggle the mind and enrapture the soul.

Here’s the kicker:

Cale Parks is the band.

The name for the band is actually the name of drummer, percussionist, pianist, and vibraphonist, best known for his contributions to American indie-rock band Aloha http://www.myspace.com/aloha. The recently released EP, titled To Swift Mars, is a virtual symphony of musical genius and magnificent artistry, strung together with precision and obvious experience. The greatest aspect of this album is that it genuinely appeals to nearly every listener of indie rock. From bands like The Most Serene Republic and Department of Eagles, to recognizable facets of everyday life, like Nintendo (you know those sequences in games like Donkey Kong 64, whenever you’re on an island or have to swim underwater? It’s in here!), To Swift Mars encourages listeners to hear what they choose to hear, all the while refusing to compromise its artistic integrity.

The opening track entitled “Eyes Won’t Shut” is ultimately the voice for the rest of the album, an electronica-meets-ambience song that encompasses the essence of Parks himself: cool, reserved, collected, and musically well-developed. The 6 song EP is jam-packed with musical prowess and confidence, while maintaining a serene, calm demeanor. The closing track “We Can Feel It” is a tribute to what indie music should strive to be. A masterfully composed piece, combining the organic feels of piano and drum with the digitally powered synthesizer.

To say that the future for Parks is bright is a massive understatement. There is no doubt that the music featured on To Swift Parks has mass appeal, while at the same time maintaining a sound that is true to its roots.

Best Tracks? “Eyes Won’t Shut”, “Knight Conversation”, “Crystal Air”, “We Can Feel It”

Buy or Download? …Are you kidding me? Did you not read this review?! A great addition to any music collection; pick it up here.

8.5/10

Joshua Fumo