Adventures, “Adventures” 7-inch

cover-adventuresAdventures seem to get more press because 3/5 of the band (Jami, Reba and Joe) are 3/4 of Deathwish hardecore quartet Code Orange Kids. Rarely do they ever get mentioned in terms of their music, but that’s a situation that ought to change with the release of the their self-titled 7-inch on No Sleep Records.

Sleepy, yet emotional is the name of the game on this little bit of vinyl. The vocals are passionately yearning, but the instrumentation jangles and swirls dreamily. You’re tempted to describe it as classic indie rock, but the harshness of the final “I have never been so scared” on “Like Seed” brings it to modern times.

Big ups for the use of gang vocals. Their collective voice gives extra resonance to the songs, especially on “Walking.” The counterpoint it offers to the harmonies on “Like Seed” and the shrieked finale of “Reach Out to You” just serve to show that this is a group that’s more than a side project.

Adventures’ self-titled saw release yesterday. You can get it from the No Sleep store on clear or pale yellow vinyl.