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 MADCAP-
Under Suspicion (Victory
Records) When I first gave this CD a listen to, I must admit, I
wasn’t all that captivated or intrigued. However, as I began to listen
to it more, it became better and better, forcing me to come to the
conclusion that this is indeed a good record. Under Suspicion is a unique
blend of classic and new punk, quite different than the typical hardcore
that is usually being sprouted from Victory. Now don’t get me wrong, I
love the bands that get released from this label (Refused, Snapcase, FATA,
etc…), but Madcap is a definite breath of fresh air among its peers,
melding together the right combination of punk, ska, and pop all in one.
Though a few of their tunes can be a tad bit sugary (i.e. “Lovesick”),
their honest, relatable lyrics somehow seem to make up for this. My
favorite track on this record is by far “Midnight Strikes”, as its
slight change of tempo from the rest of the album creates a subtly
beautiful closure to Madcap’s latest release. And though I am a bit
doubtful that this band is likely to become a classic among its kind, they
do have a definite chemistry and a true passion that is not to go
unnoticed- Bryana Robinson
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