Reluctant Hero – Paper Boats EP Review
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Caleb from Reluctant Hero submitted their EP, Paper Boats, a few months (yes, months, shame on me) ago for review after seeing their buddy The Body Rampant get reviewed (The Body Rampant Review).
The one band that these guys remind me of is Fivespeed, some obscure band that I found out about like four years ago. They had (have, if they still exist) an equal mix of hard rock, alternative, and punk influences in their music. Overall, I would classify Reluctant Hero as rock (‘Defining Gravity’); although they do mix in equal pieces of alternative (‘New Beginnings’) and punk (‘Resistance to Resilience’) into their tunes.
I can’t say that the spot on Vans Warped Tour seems appropriate, since RH is much more rock-oriented as opposed to pop-punk, screamo, etc.; but then again, this is the same touring festival that has had Eminem, Kid Rock, and As I Lay Dying on it, so what do I know?
Here is the bio on Reluctant Hero:
Reluctant Hero was created in the tiny north corner of California in the county of Humboldt. With members staying, leaving, going to college, Reluctant Hero seemed like it would forever just be a high school memory. However, time had other things in store for the band, and now with several West Coast tours under their belts, Reluctant Hero has relocated to Ventura, California, and plans to tour much more in the near future. Landing a spot on the Vans 2009 Warped Tour and Summerfest 2010 in Milwaukee Wisconsin, along with sharing the stage with Sum 41, Hawthorne Heights, Confide, Memphis May Fire, and Agraceful, Reluctant Hero is well on the way to taking over the scene. With influences from hardcore to pop, they are sure to find their way into your heart one way or another.
For more information on Reluctant Hero, check out the Reluctant Hero Facebook Page.
Here is the track ‘Resistance to Resilience’:
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4 Comments
September 9th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Not a very helpful review. I didn’t really learn anything about the band except for the fact that you obviously don’t like them and don’t want to say it. I wish you would have focused more on the actual music and less on the aesthetics of the genre they would be in.
So here’s my opinion. I feel like they’re a great band. The beats are very catchy and fun. It’s something I feel I can put on when I’m feeling down OR happy. I find myself tapping my feet to the beat.
I think the spot on Warped Tour was well earned. This is exactly the style of band Warped Tour has been playing the last couple of years.
I’m going to be seeing them play live tonight. Maybe I can give a better overall review then.
But to shorten it up, I would definitely recommend this band to friends and young adults. I think we’ll be seeing more Reluctant Hero in the future!!
September 9th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Don’t waste your time on this band. They’re outdated.
September 28th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
there are fans out there like myself, who likes them because of being them and not follow everyone else musically. also the lyrics and music are very catchy.
June 14th, 2011 at 8:05 am
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