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I recently did an interview with Crash Coordinates, and now have the chance to review their new EP which is set to be released November 17th.

The band has a pop-rock sound and catchy songs.

The album starts off with the song “In Circles” (which you can listen to on the band’s Myspace). “In Circles” isn’t the most upbeat song on the album, but it’s sure to drag the listener in.

“The Scandal” is possibly the catchiest song on the album, and will definitely stick in your head for a while. While listening to “The Scandal”, I felt like I was listening to a Fall Out Boy song, and I think I can safely say this is my favorite song off the EP. For fans of Crash Coordinates, you might recognize the melody from this episode of CCPOV.

I think it’s kind of funny that “A Goodbye Song” is the third track, not the last track. This song is one of the more upbeat songs and features some pretty sweet guitar riffs and occasionally some keys in the background fromVincent Liou who provides the piano, synth, and percussion for the band. There’s even a really awesome guitar solo. This song makes me want to dance.

“Falling For You” is a kind of slower song, and much like “The Scandal” makes me think of Fall Out Boy. I really enjoyed the lyrics and a short guitar solo. This is definitely a love song I’d want sung to me.:)

“Use You” starts off with a bang. The song is also very catchy and a little edgy. Overall, “Use You” is an pretty good choice to close the album and features an edgy guitar solo towards the end before finishing with a short riff.

If you like pop-rock bands like All Time Low, The Maine, and Fall Out Boy, then “The Business of Making You Move” will make an excellent addition to your collect. I myself loved Crash Coordinate’s earlier release “Ansible”, and I have to admit, “The Business of Making You Move” seems more mellow and not as exciting, but is still a great album.

I would give “The Business of Making You Move” 31/2 out of 5 stars.

Now go preorder the cd!

These Green Eyes was started in 2003 when three of it’s current members met in high school. Drummer Mark Brundrett, bassist Zach Braz, and Greg Mauro guitarist began playing together but soon decided that they needed a vocalist. Colin Cunningham was asked to sing vocals for one show (where he made up the lyrics on the spot!) and ended up becoming the band’s lead singer. They soon recorded their first EP which was later followed by their first full length entitled “House of Glass”.

In 2007 the band began recording once again. In 2008 while recording Jeff Krenn was added to the lineup playing guitar. This past March they released “Relapse to Recovery”. Surprisingly they aren’t as well known as bands like Fall Out Boy and The Academy Is… although they have toured with them and are extremely talented. Their songs are filled with much meaning and from what I’ve experienced they are amazing with fans. Before their new album came out you could preorder it from MerchNow and if you forwarded the email with your order to the band they announced they would personally call you. I found this to be true and what’s cooler then getting a phone call from a really awesome bad? They have held numerous Stickam chats which they use as way to connect with fans.

If you haven’t heard of These Green Eyes then I highly recommend picking up a copy of “Relapse to Recovery” and giving it a listen, who knows? They might just be your new favorite band.