Album Review: Leaps and Bounds - Pounds All Around EP

Do you like a bit of Brand New? How about Thrice? Then you might like the ‘Pounds All Around’ EP. Leaps and Bounds aren’t as finely polished, but everyone has to start somewhere. The four-piece have recently signed to Follow and Feel Records to release this EP and with a bit of work, they could be a band to look out for on the indie-rock scene in the future.

One of the biggest issues with Leaps and Bounds comes in the form of ridiculously long intros. ‘Unfinished’ starts slow, and after a minute of mediocre guitar riffs, comes something that is actually quite good and original. It’s fast-paced and energetic, and really shows a flash of talent from the boys. Unfortunately this is ruined by a drum solo halfway through the track. Then come the whiny vocals and completely misplaced guttural vocals, which could almost be called screams. It doesn’t suit the rest of the track, and for a song that had so much potential, it’s painful to listen to.