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Review: Histories - Fri(ends) EP

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Fri(ends) is the second EP from Springfield, Missouri pop-punk four-piece Histories. The follow up to 2013’s I’m Still Doing Well, Fri(ends) might be short - it’s only three tracks long - but it features a maturity many bands spend years trying to find, and is a release every pop-punk fan needs on their iPod.

Fri(ends) begins with the catchy and personal “Not Really, But Okay”. With its melodic guitars, screaming vocals and incredibly personal lyrical content, the track is essentially an overview of what the rest of the EP has to offer. It’s quickly followed by “Think Of My When You Shave Your Legs”, a title that is reminiscent of Fall Out Boy circa Infinity On High. The song is arguably the release’s best showing, leaning toward the poppier side of the spectrum. “Turtle Dove” closes out the EP with your typical pop-punk sentiments, showcasing screaming vocals, hard-hitting drums and lyrics that’ll leave you hitting repeat over and over again.

Overall, Fri(ends) is an EP of growth and potential. One listen-through shows listeners that Histories are definitely one of pop-punk’s strongest up-and-coming acts and is sure to gain the band the exposure and attention they deserve. While short, it’s a solid release and one I’ll be keeping on repeat for the foreseeable future.

Download: Think Of Me when You Shave Your Legs

4.5/5

By Clare Fitzgerald