Customer Reviews

Won't Turn Down

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This is this bands first full length and it really shows what they can do when given the chance. Hailing from Richmond, RCH mixed pop-punk and emo with their own southern flavor which creates a very nice CD. I would reccomend it to fans of NFG, Midtown, Saves the Day, and Dynamite Boy.

The New River City High CD is up beat and unlike anything that I have ever heard before. These optimistic Richmond boys have embraced punk elements and added their own personal touch to it with a little bit of rock. I would recommend it to anyone who likes pop-punk or simply has a passion for music.

Its funny to think that I was first introduced to RCH in my little town playing at a 200 person show. I loved them back then and Starcrossed (On There EP RCH Forgets their Manners). They have made a great progression from back then. Runaround is an awesome tune. I will probably always be a fan because they remind me of high school, but they really do have alot of talent. Check them out, download a song, and buy the cd to support them.

I remember seeing these guys when they first got things going, and their sound completely blew me away. Unfortunately, my then 16-year-old ears had yet to hear TRULY amazing music; but that aside, they were a fun listen and James has an interesting voice in punk music. The four-song demo I paid five dollars for really showed some promise, and so a few years later, I picked up their major label debut. The songwriting talent I heard in "Starcrossed" and "I Wish On Every Nickel" was replaced with radio-friendly, pop-punky, harmonized, three-minute "I've heard this one a million times" songs. In all fairness, this is a hard-working band, and RCH puts on a fun live show. But with the exception of a few songs ("Left Behind", "Runaround"), this effort is disappointing and far short of its capability. Pass on this one and keep an ear out for a new RCH sound.

Wow, guys, I think this CD is really one of those that you just rock out to in the car with your friends. It is catchy and great. I'm not just saying that because the drummers sister is one of my best friends...you guys have come along way. I remember listening to Jay (the drummer) in his old band, The Franklins, at JMU...Jay definetly made the right move when he left for RCH! Buy this album, these guys are going to blow up soon!