The Summer Set - Love like this

I will probably repeat myself everytime I will review an album by this kind of bands, but that's just because they all sound the same. The Summer Set is no exception to the current pop-rock/power-pop trend: ridiculously catchy choruses, Autotune vocals, cheesy lyrics, poor musicianship, dance beats, annoying synth lines and stupid music videos. At least their clothes and haircuts are proper. There is not much to say about 'Love like this'. If you liked the band's EPs, you'll surely love this first full-length. Production is flawless, vocals are youthfully energetic and potential cheery summer anthems are plentiful. 'The boys you do (Get back at you)' and 'Chelsea' are instant dancing crowds' live favorites and show the band's potential to be as big as All Time Low in a few years. But chances are if you're older than 16, you'll probably be bored after the first four tracks. The Summer Set may be decent compared to most of their genre's mates but, just like them, they lack creativity and originality. Nothing feels new and memorable on 'Love like this'. Riffs have already been heard on every Glamour Kills-sponsored band's album out there and songs' topics don't go much further than high-school drama ("I heard you’re talk­ing shit again / I’m gonna sleep with all your friends") and flirt stories ("If I'm Romeo then you're Juliet / As long as I'm breathing I love you to death").

Despite a solid self-confidence (mostly acquired over the Internet), The Summer Set's debut isn't a record to remember. Sure, if you like the bands they tour with, you will inevitably like them, as they're pretty similar, but you're not really likely to if you're not used to comment your favorite songs with lots of "<333333". style="text-align: center;">2.5/5

Recommanded if you like:
Forever The Sickest Kids, The Maine, The Friday Night Boys
Check also:
The Bigger Lights, Cash Cash, Mercy Mercedes

www.myspace.com/thesummerset
(Razor & Tie, 2009)