I should forward this by saying that I’m picky when it comes to indie rock. That being said, Now That We’re Alive by Ohio’s Annabel isn’t that bad. At least not as bad as I thought it was after a first listen. My inital beef with the vocals subsided over time. The musicianship on Alive is pretty top-notch though. It’s not a Pelican or Agoraphobic Nosebleed record for sure, but it has a nice, easy-going rock feel to it. I can definitely see this being a good summer party record, where bitter old punks like me hang, with some beer and fireworks in tow.

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