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Check out “Lives That We Deserve” below for a break from a lot of the contrived and cynical stuff that’s out there today.
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They’re not attempting to capitalize on the latest fad, they’re simply writing honest songs that try to inspire. Perhaps what’s most appealing about this band is their unabashed approach. There are distinctive vocal melodies, notable guitar riffs and lyrics about overcoming daily struggles in hopes of achieving a better life. Another bright spot is “Lives That We Deserve,” a track that captures nearly all the best attributes of Success. The song’s chorus utilizes powerful gang vocals and asks, “Where, where is the revolution?” It’s sung with such conviction and really seems like the band is urging its audience to take action and stand up for what they believe in. “Revolution…” addresses trends in the punk community and takes aim at music that prioritizes fashion over a message. Singer Aaron Rev delivers a passionate and guttural shout, exclaiming “There’s no light on 22 nd St./There’s no more help for us/For every second passing by/There’s another chance to get out and make things right,” and the listener can’t help but want to pump their fist in the air and scream the words right back. Take for instance the album’s second track, “22 nd St.,” which starts off with a galloping bass line that powers its way to a fiery chorus. Oftentimes the term “sing-along anthem” gets thrown around too frequently, but in this case it’s a suitable description for many of their songs. The band’s sound could likely be described as a cross between Borders & Boundaries-era Less Thank Jake and early Dillinger Four, with an emphasis on positive lyrics. Success is an up-and-coming band from Seattle and Radio Recovery marks their Red Scare debut.