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By: Ashley Pagano

Building Rome is a band that has consisted of many different members and changeups of members. This band from Saint Louis, Missouri, is called Building Rome because Rome wasn’t built in one day. However long it took to find the perfect members for the group, it was most definitely worth it, for the band has an unbelievable style and sound that will turn heads and catch anyone’s attention. The band’s most recent album at the moment is Nightmare. It consists of 12 phenomenal tracks, making up an awesome album.

The first track is called “What Are We Fighting For?”. This song has a strange feel to it, but it’s unique sound that contrasts to most bands, is what I enjoy most about it. It’s very chilling, and not only that but it’s got a catchy melody going for it to. It reminds me of just being about to give up on something, and wondering why you tried so hard in the first place. I think a lot of listeners can relate to these songs, and that’s a great trait for a band to have. This same sound continues on in “Nightmare”, my personal favorite. The way it starts out heavy, and mellows out. The change of sound really makes the track stand out. The lyrics are very frank and to the point, which is good, because it’s easy to understand.

The beginning of “Sink Like An Anchor” caught my ear, style, lyrics, sound, everything. It’s a beautiful song. Although I obviously do not know exactly what went through the writer’s mind when writing, it seems like it was written while they were going through a tough time. It’s a great song to help someone get through a rough time, or a motivational song. The vocals made my ears ring. This song is well written and put together, and definitely a masterpiece. Contrasting to that is the song is “Haunting Me”. It has a style much like the first couple tracks. Lyrically, the song is very impressive. The lyrics seem very true and genuine.

The acoustics immediately caught my attention in “Streetlights”. Again, this song has awesome lyrics, and sound. It’s impossible to not bob your head to the song, for it has an awesome melody. This is definitely one of my favorite tracks on the album, though it’s hard to decide, especially with “Tired Of Waking Up” This song is another favorite. It’s a song of reminiscing, and though it’s sad, it has an upbeat and happy feel to it.

This album truly surprised me. It makes me want to show it to everybody! It has so much going for it, and so does this band. Bravo on an album well done.

For Fans Of: Nightmare Of You, The Shins, Owl City

Overall Rating: 10/10

Recommended Tracks: Nightmare, Streetlights, Tired Of Waking Up