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Lasting Effect leaves listeners wanting more

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By Allison Plake

With their newly released album, “Drift Away,” Lasting Effect will leave you with a lasting impression. Moving away from their Rockwall High School roots, this foursome blends a sound that both entices a young crowd as well as appeals to those of an older age group. By mixing heavy guitars with dramatic drum rhythms, this album leaves the listener craving more. Formed in 2010 by Brandon Leavell, Collin Hill, Christian Pearce and Wesley Switzer, one can appreciate their thoughtful effort that makes this album rock. Multiple wins from various Battle of the Bands competitions has now led them to performing at larger venues across the Dallas area.

Any Green Day fan can appreciate the lyrical elements and thought provoking sound these guys put forth. There is a lot of natural talent floating between these members that can be heard throughout the entire album. Each track varies, but as a whole it creates a knock out vibe and flow. The album includes 10 rock songs and two acoustic songs which I found to be a bit out of place. But once I heard the vocals of Leavell radiating through my headphones, I had to take a second listen. I could not help but feel drawn back to the years of my youth when listening to tracks such as “Let it Go.” The smooth lyrics blended with the elements of rock really make this track stand out from the rest. In addition, this track is the last on the album making for a solid, heavy hitting end that follows after the preceding tracks.

You can bet that these guys will be around for a while as they continue to dig deeper into their cohesive talents and rise up across the Dallas music scene. Look for them at your favorite Deep Ellum hotspots – you will not want to miss.

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