The Anthems

"Although they were conceived just two years ago, The Anthems have already toured in Germany and Amsterdam. On this self-released four-song EP, seconds into the first track you realize what the attraction is. One of the first things I am amazed by is the sound these kids (they look to be in their early 20s) produce. The songs are well played and rich in sound, and the vocals are quite impressive, bringing to mind a comparison with Joe Strummer. You can also sense a bit of 1960s surf influence (mainly in the percussion). Another impressive band out of Anaheim!"----Matt Edmund - Skratch Magazine (Jul 20, 2006)
"With exciting melodic mid-tempo punkrock and anthem-like choruses, the band lives up to its name. Above all, the strength and clarity of the production is excellent, which is very seldom with such a new and fresh band. Along with three English songs you find Gestern, a song sung in German which was inspired after a meeting with the TOTEN HOSEN, whose influence is not difficult to recognize. Still, I really like it and I´d say this should be able to find a label real quick."----Joachim Hiller - OX-Fanzine (Germany) (Mar 6, 2005)