Like Hot Water Music, Leatherface, The Mercury League and a lot of other No Idea-esque bands? Then don’t bother reading on, just go out and pick up Shermer‘s new album because you will absolutely love it.
Still reading? It’s difficult to review this record without it coming out as some kind of verbal love-in. ‘Hope Is An Anchor’ is a passionate record without ever being emotional; it’s a gruff record without ever losing it’s melodic side. It’s also a record influenced by so many great bands without ever losing its own identity. There are so many great songs it would be wrong to just pick out a few. My advice is to click on the myspace link below, listen to the tracks on offer, add funds to your paypal account and buy. Do it. Do it now.