We Were Skeletons - s/t - CD (2010)

Labels: Topshelf Records
Review by: Chaz Hewitt

We Were Skeletons are a screamo band from Pennsylvania. I have these guys demo somewhere on my computer from a few years ago so its good to see they’re doing well for themselves.

They sound quite a lot like Off Minor, Kidcrash and Hot Cross so definitely check them out if you’re into those bands. Whilst not always reaching the consistency of a band like Off Minor they come the closest of any modern screamo band trying to do this sort of thing. It’s a mix between harsh intense bits and jazzy instrumental pieces. They have the sound nailed on pretty darn well and where most bands come off sounding like third rate versions of the aforementioned bands these guys have done a great job and keep things interesting most of the way through this record. “˜Kids’ in particular makes me want to rage around my room.

Bad news “” screamo is still dead.>

Good news “” this is a pretty good homage.