The Authors Bring the Scares [Album Review and Show Preview]
Even with only an earlier EP under their belt, The Authors' first full length release Get Haunted is a formidable thirty-eight minute force. The album was tracked at Elmwood Recording Studio in Dallas with Grammy winning producer/engineer Stuart Sikes at the helm, and, out just in time for Halloween, Get Haunted scares up some quality tunes.
"Timebomb" kicks off Get Haunted with punkish vocals over fuzzed out guitars set in a quick two-minute surf rock style. Drawing comparisons to Surfer Blood, the variations in The Authors songs break out of the standard garage band set. Most notably, "Feels Like Running" takes it up a notch with a different reverb feel that leaves you wanting more. Although the lead singer Justin Prater's vocals sound a bit strained with some of the higher notes, it's undeniable that there are many very catchy moments with well-driven melodies.
Rounding out the album, "The Night" concludes the experience with a more traditional indie rock feel. This song feels like the perfect blissed out track for cool early fall evenings. As with all of Get Haunted, there are hints of greatness that point towards the potentially big things that The Authors will accomplish. Be sure to catch a glimpse of this while these Austinites are still working their way up the music ladder. The Authors appropriately play The Ghost Room on Saturday night with fellow local Austin bands She Sir and Saints of Valory. Get Haunted is available now on iTunes and all major online music providers.
The Authors: [official] [MySpace]
She Sir: [MySpace]
Saints of Valory: [MySpace]
