Cole and Max Becker are co-lead vocalists and they’re just as amazing as rhythm and lead guitarists. Februar 2019. It’s hard to escape it, a lot of rock music feels like it’s stuck in a time warp.
The melding of punk, surf rock, and a strong The Beach Boys influence has paid off with 'Berkeley's On Fire', the third release from the young group. Album Reviews, Bilder / Video, Reviews SWMRS – Berkeley´s On Fire – The Next Big Thing – Album Review.
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Label: Fueled By Ramen Released: 15th February 2019 Rating: ★★★★ Published: 5:10 pm, February 14, 2019 Words: Stephen Ackroyd. WPGM Recommends: SWMRS – Berkeley’s On Fire (Album Review) Posted on March 16, 2019 by Stuart Irvine With being a lover of pop punk/pop, in general, I’m always looking for that spirit of the late 90’s and early 2000’s vibes that were the height of the genre. Inclusive, fresh and never not exiting. SWMRS (gesprochen Swimmers) wurde bereits 2004 von Cole Becker und Joey Armstrong (Sohn von Green Day Sänger Billie Joe Armstrong) gegründet. Album Review: SWMRS - Berkeley’s On Fire "They’ve gone from teenagers following a genre to adults cultivating a genre" Anna Smith 14:13 13th February 2019.
SWMRS - Berkeley’s On Fire. ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10) Berkeley’s on Fire is the second studio album from Oakland born SWMRS. Album review.
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“Berkeley’s On Fire” is without a doubt a high-energy, memorable album. Though SWMRS exudes punk rock, the band is not afraid to experiment – much to their own benefit. This is an early pick for album of the year.
SWMRS: Berkeley’s On Fire. Though it may sound like a cliché punk record to some, this LP is unlike any album released in 2019 so far, and it is fair to argue that SWMRS is unlike any band in the current alternative scene. Californian punk four-piece SWMRS have been going strength to strength with each release, building a sound that's recognisably their own.
25. Opener Berkeley’s On Fire has a guitar riff and some wonky singing — as well… Skip to content. While their entire catalog is worth a listen -- from the no-frills punk of their first two efforts to 2015's Drive North-- Berkeley's on Fire feels different, like a band that's hitting their stride with a catchy blend of punk-indebted styles delivered with the conviction of a more seasoned act. It’s finally here, after what feels like a lifetime waiting after the bands last release Drive North the eagerly anticipated second album has arrived.This record is perfect for long journeys and keeps you reaching for the repeat button from listen to listen. Sign up or log in to follow artists. Review Corner Music reviews in plain English. Yeah, it’s weird and it’s original, but there’s a lot more to it than that. SWMRS is really coming into their own with their new album, Berkeley’s On Fire.