Maximum Rocknroll #472 review:
Pembroke - All The Brightest Pictures 12" LP
Pembroke ties a bunch of different genres together… between post hardcore riffs, breakdowns, crooning, and even reggae
Full Review:
PEMBROKE ties a bunch of different HC/punk genres together, which could sound dynamic or awkward depending on the listener. The writing and execution of any single riff or song is just fine, but the change between post HC riffs, breakdowns, crooning, and even reggae sounded forced to me. The production is nice and clean, like a ’90s Epitaph or Fat Wreck release.