There’s no doubt about it, The Blue Pages are definitely working hard to make themselves known. The band’s constant touring and promotional efforts have earned them appearances with acts like Panic! At the Disco, A Rocket to the Moon, and Passion Pit as well as a few shows on the 2009 Vans Warped Tour. With such a hectic schedule, it’s a wonder they even had the time to release their new EP Nighthawke.
This album will have you dancing or maybe just unconsciously bobbing your head to the infectious beats of every track. While their single, “Lil Mama” exudes energy and establishes the band’s lighthearted sound, I found myself more impressed by tracks like “Say it Again,” which illuminates lead singer Zac Barnett’s vocal capabilities, showing off his falsetto while maintaining the vocal intensity that drives the song. Barnett’s display vocal range accompanies quirky lyrics like “You know I’m sensitive…but we can’t get down with our clothes on.” Another stand out was “Slow Down,” a track with an intro that is probably the most interesting ten seconds on the entire album. However, while the song begins with a unique sound, it quickly transitions into having the same monotony in rhythm that characterizes the tracks before it.
All the songs on this album sound so much alike, it becomes difficult to distinguish one from the other. But whether you call it cohesive or lacking creativity, there’s no denying that this album is a fun and promising display of The Blue Pages’ musical abilities.
Rating: 
(2.0/5)
