Red Light Runner Under the Weather Review by Gary Hill
Alternative rock, emo and punk all merge on this short disc. It's a solid set that works well from beginning to end. There are a couple standouts, but not real throwaway tracks.
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Track by Track Review
Breaking Out High energy and catchy, this is very much in an emo style. There are hints of AOR rock music, too. This is a great opener.
Bottle
A bit meaner and meatier, this doesn't lose any energy in the process. It's a screaming hot powerhouse tune. It still manages some accessible hooks.
All That I Have
As good as the first two cuts were, this is even stronger. It is a smoking hot hard rocker with some punk in an alternative rock mix.
Tell No Lies, Ask No Questions
I like the energy of this tune. It has a better balance between more rocking and restrained sections. This probably lands closer to the alternative rock end of the spectrum.
Yesterday
This seems to come full circle with more of a pure punk or emo vibe to it. Still, it has an AOR edge that brings into more mainstream zones.
