Good pop/punk and Minneapolis seem to go hand in hand and Banner Pilot continue that trademark tradition with Resignation Day. While the band certainly owes some debts to the likes of Dillinger Four there is also a huge early Lawrence Arms/Broadways influence here as well. The gritty vocals certainly remind one of Brendan Kelly (Slapstick, The Broadways, The Lawrence Arms, The Falcon). But there is also a cool pop undercurrent to the band’s songs. I can hear shades of Screeching Weasel melodies and the old Lookout Record days throughout Resignation Day especially on album opener “Overwinter” and songs like “Speed Trap”. “Empty Your Bottles” and “Milemarker” are awesome tracks that practically beg you to sing along. For fans of snotty pop/punk Banner Pilot is a must hear and Resignation Day is a must have!
Genre: Pop/Punk
RIYL: Dillinger Four, Jawbreaker, The Lawrence Arms
Label: Go Kart
Empty Your Bottles
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Milemarking
One of my favorite albums of the year. So good.