A review of Direction..."The Recs are producing great music that is fun to listen to. Looking at their photos, one might stereotype and think that this just a simple pop/punk band, but this isn't the case at all. Instead, they fit into the more up-tempo indie rock crowd that will make you want to get up and dance.Frontman Cody Nelson does a great job with the vocals on this disc. They are lighter and melodic while still maintaining a rough edge during choruses. A lot of groups sometimes have issues where the vocals clash with the instrumentals, but The Recs don't have to worry about this. Everything perfectly complements each other. There is one thing I would like to see the band do in the future though. On some tracks lead guitarist Sam Vicari provides some backing vocals, which are well done. Sam has a nice and lighter voice that complements Cody's, and I would like to see him do even more singing in the future (and I know he can do it, as he sang a song all on his own during a live performance).Instrumentals hearken back to a slightly earlier time. In this age of bands with cut and dry riffs and static songs, it is nice to see a group open to having a little fun. Drummer Ryan Welsh is often given the freedom to go nuts on several songs and display his talent. But even after some crazy fills or faster segments, he always knows how to go back to the other parts of the song and keep things together. This is also the case with the rest of the bands members; they are given their chance to solo and shine throughout, but know how to get back with the rest of the routine when needed. All of the songs are very upbeat and have nice groups to them, and that keeps everything more appealing.This release is quite nice. For the indie rock crowd, this would be a great band to check out if you're in the mood for a dance worthy album. The Recs know how to groove and have fun with their music, and they aren't afraid to do so. I look forward to seeing them continue in the future. "-Chris Dahlberghttp://www.cosmosgaming.com/articles.php?id=306&
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