Anadivine’s Militia Group debut, Zoo is tight, but unpredictable. These boys may not be a household name, but Zoo might slowly get them there. The album was produced by Michael Birnbaum and Chris Bittner who some may remember from their work with Coheed and Cambria.
Anadivine have toured with bands ranging from Avenged Sevenfold to Dashboard Confessional so they have the road experience and now, with Zoo, they have the album. Immediately, the sounds of Zoo can be compared to Fall Out Boy, Midtown and Autopilot Off, especially on a track like “Dangerous Mixed With.”
The first track, “Adding Insult to Injury” starts Zoo off with an almost Senses Fail feeling complete with sub-screaming textures, but takes a turn on “The Timid Gentlemen” with radio rock fueled progressions and strength. By no means is Zoo a heavy record, nor is it an a geeky indie record. It falls someplace between the two, fusing the melancholic force of Brand New with the intensity of Thursday.
The slick guitar riffs and light, floating vocals on “Yes Sir, Mr. Machine” are transformed into a simple drum beat and a less intense feeling on “Capitol Arrangement” giving Zoo a diversity that would appeal to fans of more than one genre of music.
With Zoo, Anadivine have something solid that may garner them the points necessary to become a household name like some of the bands they have toured with. I give Zoo a 7 (out of 10). It’s strong and I admire the fact that Anadivine aren’t afraid to use their creativity to construct something that’s truly unique.
Suggested Listening: “Dangerous Mixed With,” “Alcohol and Oxygen” and “This Accident Worked Well Too.”
By: Adam K. Zakroczymski III – Senior Editor / Founder
