CD Review: Ten Cents Short – “Major Steps, Minor Setbacks”
Like an extra shot of espresso in your caramel macchiato,
Ten Cents Short deliver a concentrated dose of potent pop-punk straight to the
heart on their sophomore EP Major Steps,
Minor Setbacks. From caffeinated guitars blasts to exuberant
call-and-response vocals, the EP clearly benefits from the production touches
of Four Year Strong’s Alan Day (“Draw the Line,” “Setback”), leading to more
than one highlight reel worthy track along the way. “Beggars” is one such
instance thanks to well-written stanzas and infectious melodies, as is closer
“Make It,” which sees the band coming to grips with a love gone sour (‘I’m
better on my own / I think I’m better off alone,’ the band laments). Major Steps, Minor Setbacks is good,
bouncy, pop-punk fun, and at only 5 tracks in length, the replay value is
strong with this album.
Grade: B-
Go Download: “Beggars”
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