All Wound Up could turn out to be another in a long line of pop-punkers, without much to distinguish the band as unique or creative. But the band's gimmick isn't rebellious lyrics or an underrated guitarist with licks hot enough to impress Santana; rather, All Wound Up is incredibly melodic and harmonious. The band creates a backbone of subtle basslines, progressive guitar chords, and consistent drumming, on top of which the amazing vocal harmonies ride. All Wound Up puts the melody in "melodic punk," and could very easily ...
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All Wound Up could turn out to be another in a long line of pop-punkers, without much to distinguish the band as unique or creative. But the band's gimmick isn't rebellious lyrics or an underrated guitarist with licks hot enough to impress Santana; rather, All Wound Up is incredibly melodic and harmonious. The band creates a backbone of subtle basslines, progressive guitar chords, and consistent drumming, on top of which the amazing vocal harmonies ride. All Wound Up puts the melody in "melodic punk," and could very easily make a rock ballad band like Chicago jealous with its synchronization. If All Wound Up could find something to set its music apart from the rest of the heap, the band might very well be the next Weezer, Green Day, or Get Up Kids. ~ Kurt Morris, Rovi
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