Ace Enders and a Million Different People
When I Hit the Ground
Vagrant Records
6/10
Ace Enders was the leader of The Early November – a fairly successful indie/emo band, and now he’s accumulated a million different people to help him with solo project. Unfortunately, his previous band was better. He does the monotonous emo, college-rock thing very well – his vocal abilities are just fine, along with the talent of the “million” a.k.a. three people helping him out on guitar, bass, drums, and piano. The sound suggests Dashboard Confessional, Something Corporate, and Manchester Orchestra – only even less lively. Enders produces something melodic, yet calm. Good for putting on right before bed . . . and not much else.
-Stephanie Thornton