THE INSTRUCTION

Failure By Design

2009-09-17

Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, this foursome offers morose, sophomoric lyrics set to a well-produced electric guitar and drums background. This adds up to rock that is sometimes interesting (occasionally even a bit reminiscent of Interpol, though nearly not as cool). It does tend to drag, though, before the disc if half finished. Best song here is "Into the Tomorrow". Though "Hello Darlin'" is supposed to be the focus track, I found it to be a dull ballad, even with its catchy chorus. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 07/2004

    Umphrey's McGee
    Anchor Drops

  • reviewed 05/2007

    LOVE FOSSIL
    Scientists, Save Us!

  • reviewed 05/2008

    THE PROCLAIMERS
    LIFE WITH YOU

  • reviewed 11/2013

    THE UNLIKELY CANDIDATES
    Follow My Feet EP

  • reviewed 05/2008

    Fields of Industry
    Two Dogs, A Television

  • reviewed 07/2004

    Paco
    This is Where We Live

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.