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3:00 Club 'I Can't See Without My Wallet!' EP Review

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3:00 Club refers to their sound as "honest garage music", and personally I couldn't agree more. Based out of New Jersey, the band consists of Justin Leifer (guitar, vocals, lyrics), Liam Meija (drums, lyrics), Kevin Petrozzo (guitar), and Colby Crago (bass). Their latest EP 'I Can't See Without My Wallet!' consists of two songs, which even on their own show the range of sound and style 3:00 Club touches on. I honestly see a lot of talent and potential through this EP.

The first song on the EP "Dustin Piper's (7th Failed Marriage)" is definitely the more upbeat of the two. Utilizing a talk-singing style and groovy guitar, this song reminds me of styles heard in bands like Sublime. The lyrics are somewhat humorous, but also flow well together and do a good job of telling a story. I appreciate that Leifer chose to use a vocal technique that isn't heard much anymore, and I think it fits the song very well. There is a nice rhythm throughout and it keeps the listener interested.

The second song "Falling Under" has more of a somber tone, but shows a heavier side of 3:00 Club's sound. Starting off soft and quiet, and breaking into gruff guitar, this song features hard rock sounds we all know and love. The vocals also show Leifer's range, and bring a lot of emotion into the song. While the lyrics are simple, they bring a lot of meaning to the song and match its sound perfectly. "Falling Under" shows a nice combination of soft and heavy rock sounds.

I also watched the band's live video of the song "Tie The Knot", which provided a good opportunity to see and hear their energy while performing. The band's sound transfers well from recording to onstage. From the video, I could tell the band was passionate about performing. Petrozzo showed a lot of energy throughout the video, really getting into the song and his playing. While I couldn't hear the details of the song as well, I liked the general sound of it and how it had a lot of instrumental breaks, because it really gives a chance to hear how the whole band works together.

If you're looking for a new, heavier rock band to listen to, I would definitely recommend 3:00 Club. These guys are clearly working very hard towards their music and did a great job of sampling their sound through this EP. Give 3:00 Club a listen, it's important to check out and support up-and-coming artists!

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