Matthew Stolarz helped found The Briggs, before leaving that band and starting another project called The Active Set. No hard feelings between him and the rest of The Briggs though seeing as Jason and Joey LaRocca helped out a great deal on this EP and Jason also produced the whole thing.
On The Active Set’s first and self-titled release you’ll find six songs that are miles away from what The Briggs are doing. They are only punky in a Hot Hot Heat/Bloc Party kinda way with some jagged guitars. It all sounds more than decent enough and Stolarz proves that he knows how to write upbeat, poppy songs with an eighties twist… “Mindless” has this cool Costello vibe and opener “Escape Act” is just a great song all around. Be on the lookout for these guys!
Score: 7 out of 10
http://www.theactiveset.com
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