This Condition- We Don’t Have To Be Alone [EP]
Release: November 21, 2008
Unsigned
Lalalalalala. Long Island doesn’t really produce music anymore. And if this land mass does put out music, it usually sucks. It’s either terrible hardcore acts or some TBS cover band. So lets say it’s been a while since there’s been a band worth the hype. I could stop my review here, but I’ll keep going. The area hasn’t put out “pop-rock” music ever. Not even “pop-punk.” But it seems times have changed...
While Long Island isn’t the new Maryland, the area is starting to get some good bands to blossom. One of those bands is This Condition. One could say this band was generic at one point. They have opened for all indie label acts on the Island. Trust me, I’ve seen them a lot. They released an EP last year; I wouldn’t call it great, but it showed that they had potential. Nearing the end of 2008, This Condition released We Don’t Have To Be Alone, a five song EP highlighting the potential of this band.
This Condition delivers the listener, “The Timing” right away. This radio-begging track showcases the prancing vocals of Nate Cyphert, where his pipes bring resemblance to Bryce Avery of The Rocket Summer. The duo of Crypher and Steve Keyes can make any listener remember the chorus, “We Don’t Have To Be Alone/I’m gonna set the record straight/ I’m a kid on the interstate.” From this upbeat fashion, This Condition slows it down with “Red Letter.” This track seems to be a favorite of most listeners. Cyphert’s addition of acoustic guitar and his falsetto’s, has the listener thinking. You could even get lost in the music.
I’m not gonna ruin the EP for the listener. So I’m going to jump to the last track, “Barefoot (Steve’s Song).” This track gives the listener a feel of how comfortable This Condition is with their sound. While it might not be unique, they know how to make it polished. Think of This Providence before they signed to Fueled By Ramen, the sound we all loved. This Condition portrays this sound. They even end the EP with a little sing along at the end.
While I could beg you to listen to this, I won’t. I’ll tell you that if you don’t listen to This Condition soon, they won’t be alone. They should be signed to a label. We Don’t Have To Be Alone is polished pop-rock. It’s not overdone by anything cheesy - it’s straight up. Predicting 2009: This Condition should be the next hype band all over the internet. We Don’t Have To Be Alone is a hit.
Artist: This Condition
Album: We Don’t Have To Be Alone EP
Label: Unsigned
Location: Long Island, New York
RIYL: This Providence, The Rocket Summer, The Maine
Reviewed By: Kyle Schnitzer
Release: November 21, 2008
Unsigned
Lalalalalala. Long Island doesn’t really produce music anymore. And if this land mass does put out music, it usually sucks. It’s either terrible hardcore acts or some TBS cover band. So lets say it’s been a while since there’s been a band worth the hype. I could stop my review here, but I’ll keep going. The area hasn’t put out “pop-rock” music ever. Not even “pop-punk.” But it seems times have changed...
While Long Island isn’t the new Maryland, the area is starting to get some good bands to blossom. One of those bands is This Condition. One could say this band was generic at one point. They have opened for all indie label acts on the Island. Trust me, I’ve seen them a lot. They released an EP last year; I wouldn’t call it great, but it showed that they had potential. Nearing the end of 2008, This Condition released We Don’t Have To Be Alone, a five song EP highlighting the potential of this band.
This Condition delivers the listener, “The Timing” right away. This radio-begging track showcases the prancing vocals of Nate Cyphert, where his pipes bring resemblance to Bryce Avery of The Rocket Summer. The duo of Crypher and Steve Keyes can make any listener remember the chorus, “We Don’t Have To Be Alone/I’m gonna set the record straight/ I’m a kid on the interstate.” From this upbeat fashion, This Condition slows it down with “Red Letter.” This track seems to be a favorite of most listeners. Cyphert’s addition of acoustic guitar and his falsetto’s, has the listener thinking. You could even get lost in the music.
I’m not gonna ruin the EP for the listener. So I’m going to jump to the last track, “Barefoot (Steve’s Song).” This track gives the listener a feel of how comfortable This Condition is with their sound. While it might not be unique, they know how to make it polished. Think of This Providence before they signed to Fueled By Ramen, the sound we all loved. This Condition portrays this sound. They even end the EP with a little sing along at the end.
While I could beg you to listen to this, I won’t. I’ll tell you that if you don’t listen to This Condition soon, they won’t be alone. They should be signed to a label. We Don’t Have To Be Alone is polished pop-rock. It’s not overdone by anything cheesy - it’s straight up. Predicting 2009: This Condition should be the next hype band all over the internet. We Don’t Have To Be Alone is a hit.
Artist: This Condition
Album: We Don’t Have To Be Alone EP
Label: Unsigned
Location: Long Island, New York
RIYL: This Providence, The Rocket Summer, The Maine
Reviewed By: Kyle Schnitzer
