The Fletchers might be the truest Alternative band I have heard in a very long time. You can definitely tell where there roots come from. The guitar and drums mesh together so well and a bass that lays great background. The lead singer could be a combination of Michael Stipe of R.E.M. and Dicky Barrett of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. R.E.M. is obviously a huge influence on the band along with Coldplay, The Clash and The Kinks, and some of the nineties alternative rock bands such as the Counting Crows or Goo Goo Dolls. The pounding drums bring a sound such as offered in the Gaslight Anthem. The lead track entitled Beaches is a great start to the album. And is a highly recommended track to listen to. Begin Again has two distinct vocal lines going the whole time and amazing drums. Wasted, track nine also, Drums, and a great guitar intro that builds the whole song. This album is a very summertime song that you can imagine taking on a road trip. In the future though, I could see the band in the market for a new lead singer. Overall grade of album, B+
-Clay Chapman
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