UNDERGROUND A&R REPORT

THE SWEAR - Every Trick's A Good One

Disc has crisp and clean production. Songwriting is good. Music, though they'd probably hate to admit it, is punk metal in nature, the delivery adds strong pop influence and that super clean production gives it almost too much sparkle. Live, you can expect a good show from the band and the songs come accross more at home in that gritty on-the-spot setting. The record holds a few surprises. "Letters Fade" is formula pop, but the band throws in enough flips and stops to keep it interesting; Kent Aberle probably makes this record with his drumming, he locks it right on with guitarist Jeremy Zamora and Kevin Wiliams. That is one spot where the production values actually help. On this song as on virtually all, it is singer Elizabeth Elkins which rises above, her voice now recognizable as one of Atlanta's finest talents. She doesn't shy away from wearing her emotions in her words and vocals. I do wish for lead guitars though. Last time I heard the band was trying to get a producer for a new disc. I think they're a worthwhile investment. Contact: http://www.theswear.com