Rosematter- The Fiscal Year

The Fiscal Year- Rosematter

Pennsylvania's based band "Rosematter". Consisting with 5 members, this band is not afraid to break into the music scene. For many years, bands with female vocalist weren't given enough credit for what they are. With bands such as Paramore and Flyleaf, Rosematter singer Katie Kolos fits perfectly. Rosematter’s debut "The Fiscal Year" made a big impression on what this bands potential can be. It caught the attention of Lobster Records who have produced such sound as Park, Lorene Drive, and many more.

The Fiscal Year brings about how hard and how soft Rosematter can be. While Katie is lead, Lucas Corish adds background vocals in many songs. The song "Loosely Translated, it Means You're a Lunchbox" is an example of why Rosematter is being compared to Fall Out Boy and Blink 182. Even with female vocals, you can hear shades of bands that have made their marks on music. Most know in "The Blackest Snow Falls on London", this songs is the most personal in my opinion. With its soft acoustic melody’s and vocals, it can grab the heart of anyone. One song that sticks out is "The Legend of Gene Wilder." "The meaning is lost in the context, overflowing with fabrications." its sure to be stuck in your heads with catchy guitar riffs and such.


We can all say we know what bands are going to be the "future." With bands such as All Time Low, Paramore, and more putting there name in music you can soon expect to see Rosematter's name there. Only down side to this album is the length of the album. While having 12 songs on the CD, songs range from 3:30 to 4:00. It can be a hard CD to listen to all the way through, but if you do you won't regret it. Don't get me wrong, this will make a solid foundation for the band to grow on; give this album a chance if you want to hear a female vocalist equivalent of Fall Out Boy. So now, you can introduce your selves to the next Fall Out Boy meets Paramore.

Grade: 73%

Rosematter is...

Katie Kolos - Lead Vocals
Terry Gildow - Bass
Matt Bozievich - Guitar
Lucas Corish - Guitar/Back-up Vocals
Kevin Shoop - Drums




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