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American Goner 'Your Hair is Winter Fire' Review

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Rock band American Goner released their album "Your Hair is Winter Fire" on October 27th, 2017. The band was formed in 2016, and has a variety of demos, EPs, and albums available on their Bandcamp. American Goner has a unique sound, inspired not only by rock, but also testing out other styles. K.M. North, who makes up American Goner, stated the band likes to "Spice up" their sound, because "Having a band play the same song over and over gets boring." By testing out different styles of music with their rock sound, American Goner proves they are a great band for those who are into modern rock.

"You Hair is Winter Fire" specifically is more of a rock style. With vocals and melodies that remind me of bands like Pearl Jam, American Goner has elements of rock bands we all know and love, but has created their own brand through their willingness to try out new styles. North's vocals are excellent, sounding similar to those of Eddie Vedder. The album has a variety of upbeat and slower songs, all of which bring out American Goner's unique sound and style. My favorite songs off of this album are "Our Last Dance", "Lovers Club", and "Losers Club", because I think these three are the best in terms of sound, and are great examples of the band's style.

"Our Last Dance" has more of an upbeat tempo, and features brash guitar/drums. I also enjoy the vocals in this song, because they feel more isolated than in some of the others, making them more noticeable. North has definitely found a groove for his vocal style, which is verily expressed in this song. "Lovers Club" is one of the slower songs on the album, and I really enjoy it because of the lyrics. I find the lyrics to be beautiful and poetic, making the song even more pleasant to listen to. This song is really calming, and it flows admirably. It is an enjoyable change-up from the heavier rock sound presented on the album. "Losers Club" seems to be a happy medium between soft and hard rock. The song begins as slow instrumental, and leads into the voice of a woman speaking some poetic lines, which then breaks into a heavier rock sound. This song is probably my number one favorite, because I love the unique style and risks that American Goner took in its production. Overall, if you are a fan of rock music, I would recommend American Goner. Fusing a modern sound with qualities from well-known rock bands, American Goner has formed an interesting and unmatched rock style.

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