Artist: The Color Fred
Album: Bend to Break
Label: Equal Vision
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: October 30th, 2007
Overall: 7.0
Music: 8.5
Lyrics: 7.5
Production: 7.5
When Fred Mascherino announced that he’d left Taking Back Sunday to pursue his solo career, many were left devastated; week’s later fans were given the chance to find solace in Mascherino’s debut effort. With The Color Fred it’s Mascherino who shows his true colors, not to mention his knack for creating pure pop-rock bliss. The single “If I Surrender” has already made a big splash on the Internet, with its subsequent video.
The record becomes slightly bogged down in the middle; as I found favor in the more up tempo tracks. All around, Bend to Break is a well written album, that’s sure to please. Fred truly brought a great dynamic to Taking Back Sunday, and he will be missed. Nevertheless he’s paved the way for a great solo career, the future looks bright for The Color Fred.
Standout Track
Minnesota
Track Listing
1. Get Out
2. If I Surrender
3. Hate to See You Go
4. It Isn’t Me
5. Complaintor
6. The Tragedy
7. I Didn’t See
8. Empty House
9. Minnesota
10. I’ll Never Know
11. Don’t Pretend
I was always a big fan of Taking Back Sunday. I played them on my radio show all the time. I was a little upset that Fred wanted to do a solo career but I really like it. I also found some awesome interviews that he did on uncensored interview. Check it out.
http://uncensoredinterview.com/artists/130-The-Color-Fred