Mest
Mest
Maverick
It is apparent that Mest (or perhaps its label) want to be generic pop-punk. Hell, they even have a song with Benji Madden from Good Charlotte. If they were aiming for punk rock credibility, they have effectively killed that dream with this CD.
I had high hopes for the album. The first track, "Until I Met You," is creative and quirky. The music breeds thoughts of a love song, while the lyrics paint the picture of a gut-wrenching break up: "I never felt this way before/open chest, heart on the floor." Unfortunately, right after that, things start to go downhill. The song "Rooftop" has quite possibly the most cliche chorus I have ever heard.
With songs like "2000 Miles," "Night Alone" and "Your Promise," Mest reminds me why I used to name them a guilty pleasure. I can say with confidence, that if I had listened to this album drunk, I would have liked it much more.
Reach the reporter at chelsea.ide@asu.edu.
