Rock/Review StandBy - All For Nothing
StandBy is an alternative hard rock group from Los Angeles. Eddie Dolak (vocals/guitar), Tre Poutre (bassist), and Trevor Quinn (drummer) formed the band in mid-2018. The heavy-hitting trio rocks every stage they step foot on with one-of-a kind guitar solos and an infectious energy that gets the crowd rocking. The Whisky a Go Go, The Viper Room, The Canyon Club, and AviatorNation Dreamland are just some of the venues they have played at.
Formed in LA, a city bursting with unlimited creativity, StandBy has finally released, in its thrilling debut album: "All For Nothing." This is the revelation you have been waiting for! Through this gallery of songs the band proudly demonstrate their ability build thrilling and authentic rock sound.
Throughout the whole album the listener can follow a seamless ride of energy, emotions and musicianship, the last note and the opening chord expressing the same uninterrupted journey. The rock style of StandBy is demonstrated all through the album, where their rather young yet wise approach to their music is highly noticeable, with the song's lyrics, performance, and symbolism showing a high level of music sophistication seemingly uncharacteristic to their tender age.
The main characteristic of the album, which is its capability to embrace various sub-genres within rock music, is what makes this combination authentic, with listeners connecting to it as a complete record. The trio's skill is very self-evident as one can feel that each track is a unique bead of the sound-mosaic, brought up by the talented group for a common goal - the full picture of the entire album.
Exploring universally accepted themes in lyrics; "All For Nothing" deals with love, loss and search for identity. The emotional and deep-inside lyrics plus the instrumental ones, which create a strong bond with the listener, guide him through many layers of reflection and self-analysis. The intensity of StandBy's lyrics to transport a deeply emotive essence is an attribute of their art of songwriting.
"All For Nothing", which marks StandBy's first album, goes beyond just displaying their remarkable musical chops but also leads with true essence. The production is fantastic and one can feel the vibe of their live performance along with studio quality.
"All For Nothing" is a mighty shout-out call to the world that StandBy came in raving on the rock scene. As the audience goes into the music journey, they will be touched by StandBy's release as their very first debut album, infecting them with the contagious spirit and authentic excitement that this music portrays.