VersaEmerge "Fixed At Zero" Album Review

VersaEmerge,just so you know,is not Paramore. Or Evanescence. The alternative band fronted by a female is no doubt constantly going to be compared to Amy Lee or Haley Williams, or even the singer from Flyleaf. But VE is definitely making a name for themselves, and standing out whether you want to admit it or not. VE released a few EP's before finally releasing "Fixed at Zero", their debut album for the label Fueled By Ramen. (same label as Paramore,what a coincidence lol) The band is most likely Paramore influenced, but their not a rip off of the band or a cheap imitation.

VersaEmerge caught my attention when I heard the song "Whisperer" which was off of their self titled EP. I then heard the single "Fixed at Zero" off of this album,of course, and decided to listen to the full album because I liked those songs so much. I'm glad I did. It has a nice feel to it. Some of it is desperate, dark, and fun, all in different places. There's an angst in lead singer Sierra Kusterbeck's vocals that draws your attention to the songs and makes you want to listen. If you like Paramore and their older stuff, you'll for sure enjoy this band. Their new album is coming in 2012, get pumped!

My favorites from this album are "Fixed at Zero", "Fire", "You'll Never Know", "Mind Reader", "Figure It Out", and "Lost Tree" which is an amazing long song, that holds your attention the whole way through and really draws you in when Sierra starts to scream the lyrics.

The replay factor for this album is moderate to moderately whole. It's not terribly creative or something that will forever be played and remembered, but its a great debut album with some lasting value to it. Not just a "one and done" type of thing.

Overall, I give the album an 89/100.

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Peace guys-Jon

                                         "Fixed at Zero"