{"id":936,"date":"2017-11-01T12:00:11","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-hang-tight-grind-ep\/"},"modified":"2023-02-24T14:58:28","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T14:58:28","slug":"review-hang-tight-grind-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-hang-tight-grind-ep\/","title":{"rendered":"Review:\u00a0Hang Tight – Grind EP"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Had New Jersey surf-punks Hang Tight<\/b> released new EP \u2018Grind’<\/i> just a few months earlier it would have undoubtedly been one of the EPs of the summer. As it is it serves as a much neededed throwback to brighter, warmer times as we drift through Autumn. Evolving from the generic pop-punk past of former band Picture Perfect, they have conitnued the same mentality, only with a tighter sound. Leaving plenty of room for growth in future releases, this EP is an infectious explosion of summer anthems and reminiscent lyrics. <\/p>\n

Kicking off with \u2018The Rents’<\/i>, the whole band screams in with punchy drums and harmonious vocals that reflect on tough times; “I just want a home to go too”<\/i> and finding family where you least expect it. Followed up by \u2018Forget About It’<\/i>, the perfect example of a sing-along chorus, continuing the upbeat nature of \u2018Grind’<\/i>.<\/p>\n

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Later the melancholic \u2018Pretty in True Blue’<\/i> breathes atmospheric vocals as Pete Zengerle sings “Pretty say goodbye to feeling so empty”<\/i>, as musically things head in a more indie focused direction. Packed with repetitive guitars and “hey!”<\/i> chants, this pensive track is a well-placed lull in the middle of the EP.<\/p>\n

‘Digital Age’<\/i> provides Hang Tight<\/b>’s highpoint – screaming in with arguably the catchiest synth intro ever, this party anthem demands to be heard. With Zengerle challenging us to “look at me and not your screen”<\/i> in a time where we live so vicariously through our phones, this track is relentlessly fast, confrontational and its energy doesn’t falter for a moment.<\/p>\n

Rounding off the EP all too quickly is the lovesick ‘Be Mine’<\/i>, dripping in optimism and sweet nothings. From the hard-hitting kick to hook-laden riffs, it leaves you instantly wanting to hit replay to experience the fun and energy of this surf-punk quartet all over again.<\/p>\n

Hang Tight<\/b> have showcased their new sound with ease, packing in plenty of infectious tracks and honest lyrics. This lot show they have a lot to offer and seemt set to quickly make a name for themselves in the New Jersey pop-punk scene. <\/p>\n

3.5\/5<\/p>\n

\u2018Grind’<\/i> EP by Hang Tight<\/b> is out now on StandBy Records<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Hang Tight<\/b> links: Facebook<\/a>|Twitter<\/a>|Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Words by Selina Payandee (@nekdep<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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