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ALBUM REVIEW: Locations I Can’t Place

Young, Planetary is an upcoming rock band based in Boise, ID. They released their album ‘Locations I Can’t Place‘ last year. The album has quite a large 2000s punk feel, from the catchy lyrics to that beloved raspy-screaming-effect all the way to their radiantly skilled drummer.

“From the very beginning, this band has been all about having a good time. The four of us have all been in bands in the past whose sole purpose was to “make it,” and it totally burned us out. So, we try to keep this project as fun as possible. Sure, we’d love to be on full U.S. tours and lost on some highway in Europe. But, for now, we are just trying to have fun with it and see where it takes us,” Trevor told me.

When it comes to inspiration, the band is all over the place; however, they come together where it matters: punk and hardcore. Their album’s motivation playlist is a melting pot that includes Tiny Moving Parts, Trophy Eyes, The Almost, Boston Manor, and more. Listening to the album and then to the created playlist, the band clearly took bits and pieces from every song and turned it around to make their own work. It resulted in a clever EP .

The early 2000s feeling punk album opens up with ‘Villain.’ The piece is solid and only improves as it goes on. The vocals truly do belong in a 2000s album. I dug the beat provided by Anthony Taylor (drummer); he gives a charming feel throughout the album. It’s a great opening; however, it’s not the very strongest of the track. Honestly, I had my doubts to begin with, though as the album went on, they very much grew on me. The songs were more substantial, and I received a heavier punk feel, it worked out to be more than satisfying in the end.

During various songs, I felt massive “teenage” angst shining within. It’s not always something that I enjoy; nevertheless, they pulled it off with that beautiful rasp punk vocals. The drums seemed to be quite mesmerizing as well. I found myself drooling over them a handful of times. I believe the band sounds a bit similar to Shinedown with a less complex feel.

The song ‘Stung‘ was perhaps one of my favorites. The beginning was delicate, from the vocals to even having a calmer beat. It was rather enjoyable regarding that feeling you have in the back of your head screaming: “it’s bloody punk rock; it shouldn’t be this calm. It’s gonna turn. It’s gonna turn.” And of course – at exactly 1:11 – the lovely bomb under the table explodes. The screamy vocals, the brutal beat, the badass drums, it’s all back.

Overall, the album was satisfying. Despite the doubts I had, Young, Planetary proved me wrong. I enjoyed the album immensely and can’t wait to hear their upcoming work.