This band's influences are a wide variety, whether it be Death Cab for Cutie to Explosions in the Sky and tons inbetween. Their EP starts with the song "And All Seems Lost" filled with quieter melodies, and also has many hooks. It also seems to be more of a single on this EP. The song has emotion from James (lead singer) and sings of either potential or lost love, which is a very common subject matter and in all the ways I've heard it, this one remains to make itself different. The next song, "After Another Night Alone" sounds like the title, and is heartbreaking-ly honest. The truth in this song, getting the guy's perspective is great. "With the Noises Off" is probably my most favorite song, why? because of it's timid introduction where all you hear is the lyrics and even though for this band it is not the norm, it shows their taste in music and it was a pleasure to film this song. This song is relaxing and powerful in it's melodramatic qualities. But don't let that stop you, "I Wait on the Eve of Forever" rapidly brings up the tempo with drums and guitars amping up the sound where your head is nodding to the beat before the singing even begins. I have to say, reading the lyrics in the liner notes-- they are really well-written and beautiful. Just sitting here listening to the CD, enjoying the music and the words. :) I like that combination. As the final song, "But Hope is Not Lost" plays, it keeps the authentic "GWFA" sound, with the rhythmic bass and drums, and edgy guitar playing with frank lyrics. Good Weather for Airstrikes is an up-and-coming band from Howell area, working hard to let their own sound come through.
Check out their sites:
Myspace-- http://www.myspace.com/gwfaband
Twitter-- http://www.twitter.com/gwfa
Tumblr-- http://www.gwfa.tumblr.com/
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