Forests

Formula that never works for alt/indie post-punk boy bands: Annoyingly overdone noodley guitars paired with adolescent out of tune vocals. Very poor production and mixing.

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State Champs

Sellout Blink 182 imitation band without any of the catchiness. Terrible song writing. Cloying, irritating vocals.

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Dalton & the Sheriffs

Over the top, too ebullient country, with folksy midwestern small town lyrics. Biggest problem is the urgently anthemic overdramatic vocal delivery. From Boston! Sorry guys.

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