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Dynamite Arrows
Blowin' It

Mauled by Tigers (2008) Michael

Dynamite Arrows – Blowin' It cover artwork
Dynamite Arrows – Blowin' It — Mauled by Tigers, 2008

Dynamite Arrows offers up four tracks on Blowin' It. The four-piece have concocted a fine mixture of melodic punk, hardcore, and traditional pop-punk. Musically I'm reminded of the likes of Kid Dynamite and Latterman. The vocals are a bit less coarse, delivered in a slightly nasal harmony. The pace of the songs is very upbeat and they evoke a very energetic mood into the listener. If you miss early tunes of Saves the Day, then you might take solace in what is recorded here.

If you like what you hear, Dynamite Arrows also has a split 7" with Brainworms out on Rorschach Records.

6.5 / 10Michael • May 2, 2008

Dynamite Arrows – Blowin' It cover artwork
Dynamite Arrows – Blowin' It — Mauled by Tigers, 2008

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