The Cold Beat is at it again. This time around they’re dropping their debut full-length called “Get Safe”. If you’re into later Replacements or the 90s rock sounds of acts like Buffalo Tom, then these guys will probably appeal to you. Okay, so the production could’ve been a little better but overall these guys did a pretty good job.
Songs like the horn-infused opener “Play To Win” or “Copper Green” are a lot of fun to listen to and highlight the band’s punk-infused rock ‘n roll sounds. They do fumble the ball on “The Ditch” which comes with awkward-sounding backing vocals, but immediately set things straight again with the one-two combo that is “On The Way Down” and “Hook, Line And Sinker”.
“Get Safe” does get a little repetitive in places and could’ve used a lot more punch production-wise, but overall it is a fun album by a band who knew how to write a good hook. Get them in a good studio with an equally good producer and we’re probably looking at the next Gaslight Anthem.
Score: 6 out of 10
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