Glad to see the snow starting to melt, and hear the sounds of this kick-ass power pop trio from Washington state. Fortune 500 are a high energy melodic rock band and they are rightly advertised as a “remedy to bland radio rock and cloned pop/punk boy bands.” The opening track “Shake Me” does as advertised with buzzsaw riffs that blast out during the chorus. The next several tracks keep the energy going with a Weezer-Costello-Ramones whirlwind of chords and harmonies. Favorite tracks here include “Hat Trick” and the wild “Freestyle.”
And the band isn’t a one trick pony either, with a nice ska beat on “Sometimes” and the steady melodic march of “Daddy Is A War.” Fans of Harvey Danger, Everclear, and Green Day should also embrace this band heartily. “Liberated” is another gem, part Weezer and part Presidents of The USA with a catchy beat. The album’s tracks are thick with pop hooks and almost no filler is here, although the reggae “Detox” doesn’t quite fit. An impressive album that’s sure to gain attention and new fans. Listen to the whole album on Facebook.
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Hhhmmmm….. I really don't get what the person was "yelling" about. I checked out the music on their website and wow- what I heard was a batch of impressive, catchy, well-crafted songs, which don't all sound alike or "predictable". I thought the review was right on the mark (except the song Detox was one of my favorites)!
And what makes him/her assume they are of any particular age? They certainly don't look to be that age. That being said, since when does age have anything to do with making good music?? Perhaps anonymous screamer was listening to a different band?
At any rate, If they ever come to L.A. I will buy a ticket to see them!
You have your opinion, but it makes no difference to me what age the singer is. You gonna tell Paul Westerberg he's too old to sing Replacements tunes? P.S. Next time try not to "SHOUT"
SORRY, NOT HEARING IT. VERY BLAND, PREDICTABLE ARANGEMENTS. IT'S ALWAYS NICE TO HEAR GUYS IN THEIR MID TO UPPER 40'S SING & PLAY MUSIC THAT THEY SHOULD'VE BEEN PLAY'IN IN THEIR MID TO LATE TEENS (NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN). OTHER THAN THAT, EVEN IF YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THIS CD FOR FREE, DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME.