The Modern Society brings a hearty serving of pop rock to the table, doused generously with hints of '90s alternative gusto. Songs like "Matinee" and "Mona Lisa" speak with enamored and heartbroken voices alongside crunching guitars. The Beat Goes On is the Atlanta band's most recent release, notably distinguishing itself with a co-existence of nostalgic and vexatious lyrics. Woody Brown's lead vocals coarsely etch out a line that guides the momentum of the instruments with striking powerhouse highs and trailing lows. There is a pervading pop motif that flows throughout The Modern Society. It often comes across at times, unfortunately, as a redundant buzzing that wears down the gravitas of many songs. Guitars and bass somehow find a way to consistently spark together in grinding moments unison. Characteristics like these illuminate the band's ingenuity but also highlight constricting rock formulas that teeter close to shades of gray rather than color.

Label: Origional Singal
Release Date: 2009