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Arts & Entertainment Stillframe Sky, local band releases new CD
By Greg Summy Staff writer The Edinboro Hangout was full of fans of Stillframe Sky, a local rock band, on Saturday night. The event was to support the release of the band’s new CD. The area quartet released its debut album on Dec. 8 in front of hundreds of loyal fans along with and some new fans. The album, titled "Old Habits Still Die Hard," has a unique blend of styles and song structures that are to please the listeners. The album opens with an intro reminiscent of a live show; chatter from the crowd, and they move right into the nitty-gritty with a blues and classic rock-influenced instrumental intro. "Last Mistake," a crowd favorite at any Stillframe Sky show, kicks off the record with powerful choruses, surrounded by melodic, relaxing verses and a piano-infused bridge and a classic, hardcore punk breakdown. "Why Don’t You Just Go Blog About It" reflects obvious influences from artists such as Motion City Soundtrack and The Shins. A happy-go-lucky instrumental arrangement clashes perfectly with social commentary of a rather vindictive subject. "Aunt Jemima is Running for the Border," a song similar to those on Brand New’s "Deja Entendu," picks up in much the same fashion as "Last Mistake." This track, however, features two guitar solos straight out of the 1980. A slower, more relaxing track, "One Day at a Time," again has a sound practically identical to Motion City Soundtrack. A very danceable song, "One Day at a Time" is a well-rounded song on the album, both lyrically and musically, with just enough exploration in both categories to set it aside from the common, cliché dance-punk. Stillframe Sky brings out an older song, a fan favorite mind you, and works out all the kinks to deliver a new version of "Over You." A departure from the sound of the rest of the album, "Over You" takes a less-danceable approach to songwriting, and focuses on deep lyrics and variations in drum patterns and guitar lines, which make this song truly powerful. "The Number Ten," actually track eight on the album, is a masterpiece of production and songwriting. An instrumental break just where it needs to be in this album relaxes listeners before the final two tracks blow their minds. "Letting Pride Burn," a Stillframe Sky classic, is sure to grip audiences with the soothing, yet powerful, voice Tyler Addison. A wide range of genres are incorporated in this track, including punk, pop, hardcore and indie rock. The band, devout Christians, close the album out with a song of worship, "For the Love of a Savior." Like the rest of the album, this track explores the musical influence of each member of the band. Also check out the upcoming shows at the Hangout by going to myspace.com/edinborohangout.
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