ATR - Isolation Nation
Rock, Punk Rock, Alternative Rock
Arizona, United States
Overall Impression: ATR has released their new punk tune Isolation Nation. Complete with crunchy guitars, a memorable chorus, and a high-energy chant, Isolation Nation pieces together elements from the best of punk for a listening experience that gets better from start to finish. The tune opens up with distorted guitars and casts an ominous, almost lonely tone with the lyrics before growing into a frenzied communal anthem. Throwing up a giant middle finger to the man, the lyrics stir up images of intense protest and civil disobedience. Cutting through the noise, they are sung with an edge perfect for punk. The energy levels are carefully raised and lowered in the bridge to keep listeners hooked until the very end. Overall, Isolation Nation by ATR is a killer new punk song that delivers the right amount of grit and in-your-face attitude to stick in your mind all day.
Strongest Point(s): Isolation Nation uses form to keep the energy levels and intrigue high. What starts out as a classic pop-punk sound evolves into a broader landscape with instrumental sections culminates in a high-energy chant that will stir up any mosh pit.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Punk and Pop-Punk will dig Isolation Nation by ATR.
Artist target suggestions: Blink 182, Alkaline Trio, Black Flag, Anti-Flag, The Casualties, The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, NOFX, MxPx, The Offspring, Boxcar Racer, +44, Minor Threat
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About the Reviewer:
Zachary Larson is a professional touring guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Getting his start in high school rock bands, he has since toured internationally as a classical chamber musician, in the show band onboard luxury cruise lines, and with the broadway musical Finding Neverland. His recorded work spans from classical works and jazzy holiday tunes, to mind-bending experimental music. His arrangements of orchestral music are published through Clear Note Publications. Classically trained, he holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Denver.