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The Plurals – Whatevers Forever

Record Label:  Good Time Gang Recordings/Bermuda Mohawk Productions

Release Date: August 2, 2008

Who?

The Plurals are a three piece rock band hailing from Lansing, Michigan. Though unlike many bands out nowadays, they don’t draw influences directly from their peers. Rather, they turn to previous decades to hone their sound. Specifically the 90’s, bits of the Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana are totally evident and it wouldn’t surprise you if you found out the band sports plaid flannel either.

How is it?

Whatevers Forever is anything but overproduced but that is part of the record’s charm. “Plurality” kicks the disc off with crashing drums, fuzzy yet crunchy guitars and thumping bass straight out of the early 90’s grunge/alternative scene. However the Plurals are able to mix it up and not all the tracks sound like carbon copies of the last. “FTS (IDEKWACSI)” stands out by being overly heavy and aggressive, clocking in under a minute with plenty of harsh yelling, reminding you of a punk tune. However, the next track is much more serene, it also almost exclusively features the vocals of drummer Hattie Danby instead of Tommy McCord, the band’s usual lead vocalist and guitarist. “Singalong” is probably the record’s gem though, a total pop song that will get you singing along for sure. A decent effort altogether, the lasting value is a little weak and the songs don’t have total replay value. Still, the Plurals have crafted a diverse record that is likely to captivate you at least for a few spins.

Final Verdict? 3.5/5

Reviewed by: Deborah Remus