Stegosaur take the tried and true formula of post-hardcore and turn the sound on its ear. On Adventure the band ups the ante and pushes the melodies through the roof while never forsaking the rock. These three songs encompass an impressive mixture of tempos, moods and textures as the band waxes and wanes their way to something unique, yet still warmly familiar. There is a lyric in the 7" opener, "A Headache" that reads "...strike a balance between mean and pop sensibility..." and quite simply Stegosaur have walked that thin line perfectly on Adventure. The band has the remarkable ability to write infectious and melodic (indie) rock songs that truly grab the listener with a bold and direct immediacy. If this is any indication of what is yet to come, Stegosaur's adventure should be a beautiful one.

Stegosaur - Headache
RIYL: Cursive, Rival Schools, Weatherbox, Criteria