Mayday Parade
A lesson in Romantics
3.5/5

Who It’s For: People that like good vocals in their rock.
Sounds Like: A lot of the American rock music out there, with better vocals.

Mayday Parade’s A Lesson In Romantics is definitely an album that takes more than one listen to truly get.
The vocals, which are contributed by both Derek Sanders and bassist Jeremy Lenzo while backed by drummer Jake Brundige, show some good range and are a pleasant surprise. This is especially apparent on a slower track like “Miserable at Best.”

Musically, these boys from Tallahassee are not too much better than your average band right now. They have all the right proverbial moves, but it sounds like it’s all been done before because, well, it has.

It’s sure to say that Mayday Parade deserves a listen, but you need more to appreciate what they’re doing and that detracts from the album a bit too much.

Track Listing:

1. Jamie All Over
2. Black Cat
3. When I Get Home You’re So Dead
4. Jersey
5. If You Wanted A Song Written About You, All You Had To Do Was Ask
6. Miserable At Best
7. Walk On Water Or Drown
8. Ocean And Atlantic
9. I’d Hate To Be You When People Find Out What This Song Is About
10. Take This To Heart
11. Champagne’s For Celebrating (I’ll Have A Martini)
12. You Be The Anchor That Keeps My Feet On The Ground, I’ll Be The Wings That Keep Your Heart In The Clouds

- Dan Bilicki  Posted Aug. 25/07