Photo Atlas-CD Review
by Tim Wenger
The Photo Atlas have been scratching their way to the top of Denver’s eclectic music scene for over half a decade, and their new record Stuck in a Honey Trap is going to put them, feet first, at the summit, with an oversized flag to stick deeply into the core. From the opening track “The Glass Crashed,” the band delivers their fast-time signatures layered with intricate indie rock guitar riffs and hard-hitting drum beats.
Their sound is the epitome of what is happening in Denver right now: upbeat indie rock with a dash of hipster flare, appealing not only to the South Broadway PBR-drinking party crowd, but to anyone who has not fallen into the black hole of EDM and still appreciates actual notes played by actual musicians. The guitar work on songs like “Swear I’m Innocent” and “Tell Me Again” have a hint of pop punk, with Alan Andrews high-flying voice giving the music a modern, fresh edge. The music is incredibly intricate for a rock band, and the great production only brings the talent out more.
This is the first great record to come out of Denver in 2013.
Online: thephotoatlas.com
Category: A-Sides
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