The Veer Union - Against the Grain (Audio CD - Apr 21, 2009)

The Veer Union eschew the party-hearty theatrics of Hinder for a more straightforward approach to hard rock, replete with impassioned vocals and pummeling, distorted guitars. Against the Grain is standard hard rock fare, neither too cocky for its own good nor too sensitive to pack a punch, and fans of the genre's middle of the road torch bearers should have no qualms welcoming the Veer Union into the fold. They turn to melancholic lyrics that find hope amidst a sea of grungy rubble. Veteran post-grunge producer Greg Archilla, who previously cut albums for the likes of Matchbox 20 and Collective Soul, enhances the approach with some basic knob twiddling, adding a touch of reverb to Earl's voice and creating a sonic wall between the ballads and the rockers. This has all been done before, and Against the Grain certainly doesn't do it any better than many of the band's influences. Regardless, the Veer Union may appeal to those looking for similar music with a slightly brighter outlook.
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TRACK LISTINGS

1 Seasons 3:47
2 Youth of Yesterday 2:54
3 Over Me 3:15
4 Darker Side of Me 2:45
5 I'm Sorry 3:51
6 Final Moment 3:32
7 Better Believe It 3:17
8 Into Your Garden 3:12
9 Your Love Kills Me 3:11
10 Breathing In 4:00
11 Where I Want to Be 2:40
12 What Have We Done 5:32