Tag Archives: pop punk

250 word album review: Smoking Popes – Into The Agony

Posted on October 30, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

The Smoking Popes have been around forever and the fact that the word “agony” is in the title of this album couldn’t be more appropriate, not because the record is bad, quite the contrary, the album is amazing. The 10 … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: Barely Civil – We Can Live Here Forever

Posted on March 6, 2018 by VocalsOnTop

Barely Civil puts together a solid group of power-pop songs for their album “We Can Live Here Forever.” Like most pop-punk or power-pop there isn’t a whole lot that will blow you away but it is also a great listen. … Continue reading →

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250 word album review: The Electric Lungs – Don’t Be Ashamed of the Way You Were Made

Posted on November 11, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

The Electric Lungs are among Kansas City’s best bands and hopefully this new record will bring them that recognition. With some of the best hooks in the game this album is every bit as good as their catchy debut. It’s … Continue reading →

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VOT Cover Story – Deco Auto

Posted on May 19, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

It’s difficult to capture your audience as a band sometimes. This often has little to do with musical talent or how good a band’s songs are. Kansas City’s Deco Auto is a good example of a band that doesn’t have … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: Deco Auto – The Curse of Deco Auto

Posted on May 17, 2015 by VocalsOnTop

Some people don’t like pop-punk at all, but how can they resist? Crunchy distorted guitars and hooky choruses? I don’t see anything wrong with that. Deco Auto isn’t for those people. Their first full-length release “The Curse of Deco Auto” … Continue reading →

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Album at a glance: One Headlight High – Live Free or Don’t

Posted on September 1, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

One Headlight High – One Headlight High Pop punk is one of the cleanest sounding genres around. Green Day, Jimmy Eat World and Superchunk created a huge wake of bands inspired by them over the last couple decades and out … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: A Greater Tomorrow at Cafe Acoustic in St. Joseph, MO 1/18/13

Posted on January 21, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

This will likely be the only article I ever write that mentions Miley Cyrus. A Greater Tomorrow is a unique band in the St. Joseph, Missouri music scene and not just because they do a Miley Cyrus song live.They play … Continue reading →

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