We Are But Human

by Ever We Fall

Overview

With their Hopeless debut, Ever We Fall has created a dreamy, pop-influenced indie rock record complete with lush vocal harmonies and pop-tinged melodies that brim over with sentimental and earnest lyrics. From the beginning notes of "Youth Like Tiger" and the pop-punk tendencies of the nostalgic "Schoolyard Crush," the band sets the stage early for the rest of the album, both stylistically and lyrically. "We will grow up on our own terms/Our life is all our own," from the first track, is a shining example of similar feelings to come. This youthful innocence serves as the basis of many songs that talk of dreams, aspirations, and growing up, but does so with an overall endearing nature instead of everything coming off as simply naive. Adam Brazie's voice is at times reminiscent of the Get Up Kids, and especially considering the second half of We Are But Human, one starts to assume that at least someone in the band must have listened to the Kids growing up -- listen to "G" and try denying it wouldn't fit right in on On a Wire. Ever We Fall's debut often uses much more intricate and mellow arrangements than one might initially expect from a trio, but aside from a few moments of boredom, it mostly works for them. Altogether, We Are But Human comes off as a rather enjoyable emo listen that shows promise. But when a group starts its album with "Look what we've done/Years have past, but this is all still fun/And all of it just feels right," it will be interesting to see what happens if and when the bandmembers become jaded by the world around them. ~ Corey Apar

Product Details

Release Date:	02/21/2006
Label:	Hopeless Records
UPC:	0790692068128
Rank:	208010

Tracks

1. Youth Like Tigers
2. Late Night Dance Party
3. Schoolyard Crush
4. No Sleep for Dreaming
5. Bring 'Em in Billy
6. "G"
7. State Bird the Mosquito
8. No Words to Describe
9. Great Day for an Airstrike
10. Evacuate!
11. My Dog the Senator
12. Welcome to Fhloston Paradise

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ever We Fall   Primary Artist
Matt Sklarz   Percussion,Drums
Adam Brazie   Vocals,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar
Ryan Furlott   Guitar (Bass),Bass,Guitar
Matthew Szklarz   Drums,Percussion
Mike Kalajian   Keyboards,Bass

Technical Credits

Mike Kalajian   Audio Production,Programming,Producer,Engineer,Mixing
Matthew Szklarz   Group Member,Artwork,Concept,Composer
Adam Brazie   Group Member
Daniel "Sonny" Norton   Photography
Ryan Furlott   Group Member,Assistant Engineer
Ever We Fall   Composer