New Jersey pop-punk group All Systems Go unveils a reflective and profoundly personal EP, Finding Closure.
In life's journey, we often confront moments laden with uncertainty and unanswered questions. It’s during these times that we must embrace the reality of our experiences and strive to take control of how we respond to them. In All Systems Go’s latest EP, Finding Closure, the band poignantly captures this essence, featuring four tracks that delve into their reflections on situations that have left them searching for understanding.
Within Finding Closure, All Systems Go traverses a variety of profound themes, with each song serving as a heartfelt response to life's complexities. The opening moments of the EP, "Hey Crabman," delve into the concept of karma, illustrating how our actions can ripple through our lives and the relationships we forge. An inviting instrumental cocktail of punk nostalgia, sun-soaked guitar riffs, and bright percussive elements, the band creates a vivid introduction to the remaining three experiences that lie ahead.
Coming into the second track, "Everything Going Well Is a Bad Thing" candidly addresses the pitfalls of communication in dating and romantic relationships, highlighting the frustration and misunderstandings that often arise, keeping in stride with enveloping us in lustrous emotional intensity and wistful exuberance, All Systems Go consistently leaves each moment with a sense of plaintiveness lingering within. With production by Gary Cioni (Crime in Stereo, Hot Mulligan) and mastering by Mike Kalajian (New Found Glory, Senses Fail), the affluent guitar riffs and gilded chords shed light on the more unique rock & roll aspect of the band's distinctive sound, while still resonating with the band’s pop-punk origins.
"Empty Hearts and Open Regret" and "Survivor’s Guilt" thoughtfully end this navigation of feelings of disorientation and despair that can follow significant life changes, capturing the emotional turbulence that accompanies such transitions within its instrumental and lyrical pathos. A particularly moving final piece pays tribute to the band’s bassist, Dean Mason, who tragically passed away in 2023. It encapsulates the grief of loss while also celebrating the memories shared, leaving Finding Closure to allow its listeners to find solace and connection in their own experiences of mourning.
Ultimately, Finding Closure is more than just a beautiful collection of deeply emotional songs; it is an EP that thoughtfully reflects on a journey through pain, acceptance, and the search for meaning amidst chaos.
While this is just a small sample of what All Systems Go offers, Finding Closure demonstrates the band's continued positive growth as they move into the new year.
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