Unwritten Law
Let’s try some sarcasm. Can drummer Tony Palermo please play a bit faster and try to put some energy into the music? For some reason, his drumming puts this picture in my mind: a young kid hammerin’ nails into a board “just because.” Of course, Palermo does it in perfect time.
That youthful exuberance is a pleasant surprise in a band that has been around for almost two decades. It’s certainly not a bad thing, but how do they keep it up through seven studio albums and consistent live shows? Lead vocalist Scott Russo continues to sing with clarity and a purpose, such as on “Lost Control.” The backing/answering vocals from guitarist Steve “kid” Morris and bassist Pat “PK” Kim are quality ingredients in this song’s mix.I can see why so many like these fellows.
“Welcome To Oblivion” is one of the most melodic of recent songs by this San Diego group. But Unwritten Law finds this melody without losing their signature energy.
In the past couple of years, UL has taken their message across the sea, to play in the south of France. While the concert dates were obviously too limited for the liking of UL’s European fans, at least the group made an effort. Another popular move for the band was the participation by PK in a project called Black President, something that took place outside Unwritten Law.
Past work includes Blue Room and Oz Factor, some of the earliest efforts by Unwritten Law. In the five-year span from 1998 to 2003, the group produced Elva and Music in High Places Here’s To the Mourning was recorded in 2005.
If you want to burn calories, do it with an Unwritten Law concert.
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Unwritten Law is awesome. I;m glad there being noticed by the INdie community.
I have never heard of this band before. I have heard a song called Into Oblivion however. I like all of the oblivion songs out there, so perhaps I should find this band’s Myspace and give them a listen. I did notice that the drummer is fast however, hopefully he is also in control. Nothing is worse than a drummer who just beats the heck out of the drums.
I would be interested in hearing what you are referring to when talking about these guys. I understand what you have written but sometimes that is just the style. So hearing it might give me a better understanding of what you are referring to and why you think it sounds that way. Are you sure it is not just the style of the drummer and they way the songs were intended to be played.
lalajean there is a MySpace link right there to their page with a few of their songs
They have more of a rock sound as opposed to indie though, but they do sound good. I just love new music! I think I already said that. hahaha.
“Welcome To Oblivion” is great. “Seein’ Red” also caught my attention and I enjoyed listening to that.
Thanks again for posting these bands! Great blog! I’ll have to keep an eye on it because you have some good taste in music.
Unwritten law is the kind of band we see a picture and think “it’s a teens band”, they have a lot to improve, they are a mixture of different styles that have came out to be the thing about this band, and well, you are right on the burn calories thing, there’s no way to be stopped with their songs lol
There was a song by Unwritten Law that I actually liked quite some time ago. It was called “Save Me” I believe, and it was always on the radio. That was the first time I really heard from the band, and have not really heard anything since. I thought they had a nice sound, but not something terribly unique.
I’ve never heard of Unwritten Law until now. To further educate myself, I went ahead and looked up some of their songs and youtube. I have to agree that Unwritten Law needs to develop their style more, but at least most of their songs are nice and energetic! They need to work on their vocals though. It seems a little monotone to me.
I love these guys. I love the vocals on ” Save Me” and “Welcome to Oblivion” is just beautiful. Listening to them on Myspace has made me a fan. I bet anything these guys would be awesome in concert. I just can’t get over how good the lead singer sounds. He has a youngish voice that can only get better over time. This is brilliant music in my opinion. Well done.