THE SECOND SUMMER is a four piece pure power pop band that hails from the outskirts of Chicago. Their music focuses on real life stories, thoughts and feelings and tragedy and triumphs. The band members are: STEVE GATLAND-Guitar, vocals; MATT BRODER-Guitar, vocals; JOE CANCELLARO-Bass and TONY HOLMES-Drums, vocals.
This 8 song CD was Produced by the band and Mixed and Mastered by Doug McBride.UNDATHE REASON starts off this CD with sweet lyrics and a very strong melody. I must admit, they really remind me of THE WONDERS, from the Tom Hanks movie. Great start for the band. NEVER NOT FOREVER slows things down for the band as they seem like they are singing a love song to you. The harmonies are as strong as ever and worth checking out. Listen closely.
UNDEFEATED has a feel of The Raspberries as the guitar is loud and proud in this song. The lyrics are great, too.Check out this song for yourself. I love it. BAD FEELING has a bit of a Weezer favor to it. I would love to see the band make a video to this song. All the hooks are flying everywhere on this song. This is a must hear song to hear.
ADULTS bring this CD to an end with quite interesting guitar riffs and lyrics that are worth listening close to. I do like the 'different feel' to this song. This is one of the best power pop bands I have heard in a long time. . I want to THANK THE BAND for getting in touch with me. You can find them at: Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify and other sites. ROCK ON, JIM ALLFORD [STEEL NOTES MAGAZINE. ]
