The pedigree of Baltimore-based In the Hollows is impressive, featuring members of Champion, Pulling Teeth, and Ruiner. The group offers up their debut release, a three-song self-titled EP.
"Move Away" starts things off, and is a rock meets punk concoction similar to what bands like The Bronx and Hour of the Wolf are offering up. "In the Static" is centered on some stellar guitar riffing, which harkens back to the 90's post-hardcore world. "The Looking Glass" rounds it out; again a prominent melodic punk, No Idea-esque, sound takes control.
I am not completely enamored with In the Hollows, but also not disgusted with them either. This is a decent debut affair. I'm interested to see which direction they take with the group. I definitely hope it's more in the post-hardcore style, but that's just my wishes.
