Oso Oso - life till bones

B+ Tier

life till bones is a breezy stroll through increasingly-Power-Pop-influenced-Emo-Pop from Emo stalwarts Oso Oso, filled with acoustic guitars, fun and simple song structures and an unwavering commitment to making catchy music. It’s not the greatest Oso Oso release of all time, but fans will have a lot to dive into, but new fans will love how accessible this outing is. I can’t quite put my finger on why, but there’s a strong Macseal vibe on this one, too.

Macseal - Permanent Repeat

B- Tier

Macseal's metamorphosis from Midwest Emo band with strong melodies to Power Pop band with strong Emo ties is complete on their sophomore LP. Regardless, the acoustic guitar-laden tracks have a bright quality to them and feature subtle intricacies for curious ears. This album is perhaps the catchiest one of the year on average, each track possessing some earworm melody or other. However, with the shedding of their old musical personality, the songs tend to have shallow emotional resonance, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't give this one a shot.