Thieves is a newer band playing out of Raleigh NC, where recently a lot of kids have been inspired by bands old and new and are creating bands of their own as well as running a terrific scene that hosts some great shows.
Thieves wear their inspirations and influences on their sleeve and i can sense that there is a lot that they want to cover, this can be good or bad. Positive Vibrations is all over the place and i found the a-side kind of hard to follow, the songs just don't seem to go anywhere. The b side however comes together quite well and its the stronger side by far. It just seems to fit the band and the sound of the record better.
The production on Positive vibrations is probably my favorite part it comes across loud and chalk full of power while staying clean enough to suit the bands more melodic moments, the overall sound reminded me of the better Youth Brigade songs. Id give the a side on this thing a 2/5 and the b side a 3.5/5. If your looking for something thats abrasive with a little bit of melody and some fast thrashy parts that comes off with a real in your face attitude then this might be your thing.
Despite some flaws I have faith that this band can go on to do great things and i look forward to their next effort. Positive Vibrations was released by To Live a Lie records and Suburbanite records, 500 copies were pressed.
http://www.myspace.com/suburbaniterecords
http://www.tolivealie.com/
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