The Sequence is the epitome of new generation boy band rock. Hailing from Cypress, CA, members Jason Yata, Brandon Dennis, and Kevin Connor strive to perfect and refine the existing rock sound while attempting to infuse the classic 90's pop/rock motif...yet still be able to unleash the energy and presence seen in hardcore/metal bands. Bands nowadays have forgotten that people come to shows to be entertained...not stare up at people playing along with their cd. These boys feel for you, and will show you a time you'll never forget. After all, you payed for a good time, and that's exactly what you're gonna get.
The Sequence is: Jason Yata, Brandon Dennis, and Kevin Connor.
Album Review on ABSOLUTEPUNK.NET
by Blake Soloman
Who?
You might remember The Sequence from a previous Self-Promotion Spotlight here on AP. And maybe you’ve been wondering if we can judge these bands with just a few Myspace songs and hyper posts from their respective friends and family. In the case of The Sequence, however, everything written about these guys is true.
How Is It?
Ambitious and dynamic, for starters. Simplify doesn’t sound like the everyday, no-name-band debut release. The emo/pop-punk throughout plays by the restricting rules of mainstream music without giving up its soul. Sure, there are expected, windows-down pop hits like “California†and “The Secrets No One Knows,†but there are also thoughtful and piano-laden ballads like “Whisper.†Just when The Sequence appears to be one-dimensional, another modern day campfire song comes through (“Fail With Open Armsâ€). Trust us, we aren’t pulling these bands out of a (flat-brimmed) hat. The Sequence hardly needed any of these nudges, and you would have heard about them regardless.
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Unsigned Band Spotlight on ABSOLUTEPUNK.NET
by Anton Djamoos Staff member Lueda Alia, noted for her interest in indie and her blatant dislike of most pop-punk, was the one to choose this band...a pop-punk band. Why? She says, "I find that I can't listen to any pop-punk anymore, but I heard this album and didn't feel the urge to skip one track." Coming from a tough critic like her, that's about as high of praise as a band can get.
Their new album, Simplify, comes out August 28th, and the simplistic artwork can be found above. Having heard the album myself, I find it remarkable that a band that has been around as short a time as this band can sound as refined and seasoned as they do. Their music evokes such a feeling of summer with straight-up pop-punk songs like "Out Here in California" but then have other songs like "Long Distance" that sound more like a Something Corporate-influenced song than a The Starting Line track. And it's this simple variety within the genre that makes this band so listenable and just a joy to hear. It's accessible; it's fun. This is what pop-punk should sound like.
Tracklisting of Simplify.:
1. Entourage
2. The Only Thing
3. Long Distance
4. Out Here In California
5. Fail With Open Arms
6. Tangled
7. Eponine
8. Setting The Best Example
9. Secrets
10. Whisper
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