Self Titled

Forever The Sickest Kids
Underdog Alma Matter
In Stores: April 29, 2008

For a band that immediately jumped onto a major label, as well as having a great deal of hype surrounding both their music, and their upcoming release, I expected at least a little bit of effort. Instead, I encountered a pathetic mix of remixed, and remastered old songs. Granted it’s the first time any of these songs had major label distribution, regardless, those are the songs with which the band has gained a great deal of their popularity. Everyone has heard them. This album is the epitome of laziness. The few new songs on Underdog Alma Matter, are classic Forever The Sickest Kids. It’s a shame there aren’t more of them. These are the reason that this band has become so successful, so quickly. This release would have been better suited as a second EP, with only the new songs. As far as I’m concerned, I’ll be waiting for a sophmore album before I’m willing to fork out the money to support this band.

Aaron D’Amico