Last night I endured one of the weirdest crowds ever to see Limp Bizkit…by myself. Yes, I was rollin’ solo but it was all good and now I’m sitting here recovering from a phone call with my Satan boss and drowning out his voice with Soapbox Army’s Maps. Three original songs, a cover and a nice rock sound, that’s how one could sum up this album for a cheat sheet.
“Say Something New” felt a little like Weezer under an indie blanket. I loved the line, “blame something new.” I feel like that that’s how we all are – we see a problem and find anything to blame. “Creatures” was also a song that I felt many could relate to because they mention being “wound up for nothing.” Of all the originals though, it was “Brick Moon” that stood the tallest thanks to the extra rock push I felt it had. The others played it safe, but this one took it a bit further. As for the cover, Soapbox Army took on David Bowie’s “Dead Man Walking” and they did it justice. It’s just one of those songs that if sang right can put you in a trance.
Now it’s time for me to roll on to the next thing on my list, but before I go I want to tell you that if you’re looking for over the top rock – this record’s not for you. This one is reserved for those who want their rock a little more indie like, but not to the point where it’s hipster chic. If that sounds like something you’re in the market for, check out Soapbox Army’s Maps, out now September 23rd.
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