Lagrecia is the latest band from Jason Shevchuck of Kid Dynamite and None More Black fame. As long as you don’t compare this to the mastery of Kid Dynamite, the band’s debut, On Parallels, is an enjoyable romp. Lagrecia shares a lot of similarities with Shevchuck’s last band, None More Black. Both bands move towards more rock tendencies rather than Kid Dynamite’s hectic brand of pop tinged hardcore. The disappointment I had in None More Black still stings but perhaps that is why Lagrecia goes down a bit smoother. My expectations for On Parallels were very tempered.

Shevchuk is one of the scene’s great vocalists and he continues to shine here. His gravelly pipes are easily distinguishable and certainly all his own. Many of these songs showcase his vocals and lyrical vitriol quite nicely. LIke I said before, fans of None More Black’s more rock-oriented mid-tempo songs should find some enjoyable aspects to Lagrecia rollicking tunes. Overall though, Shevchuk’s vocals fail to carry a number of these songs to a truly memorable place. With time, the band might have put forth a tighter and more focused collection of songs but it seems as though Shevchuk can’t stay still long enough to do that. Lagrecia broke up earlier this year before the band’s debut was even released. It is a shame cause the talent was here for something much more than what On Parallels only half-heartedly delivers.

Genre: Punk/Rock

RIYL: None More Black, The Loved Ones, Kid Dynamite

Label: Suburban Home

In The Grass

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The Montage

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