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Higher Giant
The First Five

Runner Up (2009) Michael

Higher Giant – The First Five cover artwork
Higher Giant – The First Five — Runner Up, 2009

Kid Dynamite. Grey Area. Paint it Black. Lifetime. Warzone. Yeah, these guys were in more than just a few quality bands over the past years. But this is something new, and Higher Giant brings forth their debut 7", a five-song offering of melodic punk.

On these five songs the band delves in a melodic punk sound akin to The Bouncing Souls and Bad Religion. The songs are definitely upbeat and poppy - though they often give off a more pop rock than punk vibe. Even after several listens I can't help but feel unimpressed here. The songs are okay but I can't recall any specific details of them.

Higher Giant is decent for what they do, I'm not a huge fan of this style of melodic pop rock though, and so it might be unfair for me to judge. Fans will be excited to know the band is already going to release another 7" later this Summer.

5.5 / 10Michael • July 29, 2009

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Higher Giant – The First Five — Runner Up, 2009

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