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THE ORPHAN THE POET 'Terrible Things' EP Review

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The Orphan The Poet label their music as "take-it-or-leave-it alt rock." Based out of Dayton, Ohio, the band consists of David Eselgroth (vocals/guitar), Dakota Johnson (guitar), Jake Floyd (bass), and Sam Gordon (drums). The 'Terrible Things' EP brought back memories of my favorite artists when I was in middle school. With a sound that's comparable to bands like Mayday Parade or Jimmy Eat World, The Orphan The Poet puts a modern and unique spin on classic alternative rock sound. 


The EP features a variety of alternative sounds. The opening track "Forward" on 'Terrible Things' introduces the band with powerful guitar and drums. Transitioning into the title track of the EP, we hear a more catchy and upbeat sound. This song works great as the face of the album, because it features heavy guitar and drums, while also creating a catchy chorus and showcasing Eselgroth's vocals. The song "Wild & Young" shows a more melodic side to their sound, with meaningful lyrics about having a great time and enjoying life while you're still young. 'Terrible Things' flows well together and does a great job of showing different alternative sounds the band is capable of. 

Implementing many of the best methods from classic alternative rock bands, The Orphan The Poet creates a sound that feels modern, yet also familiar. It's nice to see an alternative band bringing back the sounds that made many people fall in love with this genre in the first place. If you're looking for a new up-and-coming band to listen to, and also enjoy older bands like Taking Back Sunday and New Found Glory, then The Orphan The Poet is for you. 


You can listen to The Orphan The Poet on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4cqHx0neEP7BFbGlKkmIHQ

Follow their Twitter here:
https://twitter.com/TOTPband

Check out their website here:
http://www.theorphanthepoet.com/

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