Review: Against The Current - In Our Bones

In Our Bones is the debut album from Fueled By Ramen’s Against The Current. Featuring inspiring and uplifting lyrics, catchy pop hooks and a strong vocal performance, the latest release from the New York pop-rockers is sure to grab the attention of many and will continue the band’s rise.
Beginning with single “Running With The Wild Things”, In Our Bones is an album filled with pop anthems and an overall energy that’ll appeal to young and older listeners. It features a mixture of high impact pop tracks and slower, more low-key offerings, and showcases the band’s ability to vary their sound without isolating themselves or listeners.
Highlights of the album include the catchy “Runaway”, which showcases vocalist Chrissy Costanza’s powerful vocals, and “Wasteland”, the band’s most unique track. Lyrics about love and heartbreak express emotion on “Chasing Ghosts” and “Forget Me Now”, while tracks like “Brighter” and the aforementioned “Wild Things” encourage listeners to embrace themselves and what makes them special.
Musically, In Our Bones can be compared to the music of Rachel Platten or Alessia Cara, with its standout characteristics being the strength of each track’s chorus and the overall infectiousness of the hooks. Each track could easily have its place on pop radio, as the guitars and drums come together to make a sound most listeners will struggle to critique.
Overall, In Our Bones is a strong debut release for Against The Current. Having begun as a cover band on YouTube, the band have evolved to become their own entity, one bound by a love of music and an aim to inspire listeners. It’s hard to fault the band in any way with this release, as each aspect is so finely produced that it’s difficult to find any issues. Make sure to keep an eye out for Against The Current because they’ll be making their way into your ears before you know it.
