Album Review: It’s Great To Be Alone
Like a fine wine, Estates get better with each new release. With two EPs, a split with Our Lady, and an album, this leads us to their finest album yet titled, It’s Great To Be Alone. Possibly the best album in Milwaukee’s emo revival scene. On to the review!
Tuesday
So already I’m completely hooked by this fast opener. The first thing that hits me is how much it reminds me of Jimmy Eat World’s earlier work such as Static Prevails and Clarity. Mike Carini’s riffs are on point and will leave you screaming “It was simple, so simple”. This is how you grab a listener.
Rating: Play on repeat
Not Now
This song has an amazing rhythem section (Provided by Matt Tomashek on drums and Charlie Markowiak on bass). One of the best parts of Estates is how all three of them sing, giving a boost to certain parts of their songs. Add in some super relatable lyrics and you got yourself another head banger.
Rating: Play on repeat
Scared To Tell You
Now it’s starting to get interesting for this song gives off vibes from Weezer’s Blue album and Pinkerton only put together to create something great. The lyrics will also truly hit you in the feels. Makes me wanna scream! *flips a table*
Rating: Play on repeat
Change You
For a song that’s under two minutes, it sure does have a lot to say. The lyrics speak for themselves giving you a raw emo punk jam.
Rating: Play on repeat
Full Of Apologies
This is the type of song that you show your friends who have never heard of this band before. To me, it sums up Estates. With only four lines, it’s the chemistry of the instruments that tell you everything else.
Rating: Play on repeat
Sandburg West
My personal favorite, Sandburg West is the ballad of the album. A sort of time to take a breath and reflect. It makes perfect sense why the last line is the title of the album.
Rating: Play on repeat
Slept In
Now if it’s not certain by now, these guys RULE at writing catchy lines. This song is no exception at as it starts mellow before crashing into lines like “You’re always laughing at your eyes and don’t you see they resemble mine?”
Rating: Play on repeat
Colder
Goodness, the bass on this song is fantastic. Yet another song that gives me Weezer vibes but only in the vocals. Another insane chorus to push the person next to you around. (Don’t do that though unless they don’t mind)
Repeat: Play on repeat
No In Between
Super grungy vibes on this killer track. Props to the amazing buildup and dreamy guitar. This song is a must listen just for the ending alone. This is easily the best song on the album and personally, I think would be amazing to hear live.
Rating: Play on repeat
Looking
Such a proper ending to one amazing album. It leaves you closing your eyes and smiling while bobbing your head. If it’s flipping your vinyl back over or clicking Tuesday and starting over, this is one album you’ll want to listen to over and over.
Rating: Play on repeat
Being a band since 2012, Estates is letting Milwaukee know how much butt they can kick in our music scene. They can only go up from here. Excited for what the future holds for them.
You can purchase It’s Great To Be Alone here:
http://www.ourveryownestates.com/ (It’s also streaming on spotify)
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