By: Liz Levine
Rating: 7/11

In Cadeo are a straight up rock band, and as such, it’s a wonder the members blend so well after only a handful of months playing together as a unit. Rooted in the styles of the 90’s, the boys seem to rock because they have to, with almost every song -- whether it’s an instant stomper or a seeming peaceful ballad -- exploding into wailing catharsis. Their soon-to-be-released full-length Making Our Graves is a showcase for both their energy, a force that often takes root in guilty-pleasure choruses and their aforementioned tendency to go out with a bang.

Though all contribute vocals in the form of harmonic accompaniment or grinding group-sing, Jared Scott’s lead vocals set an unignorable tone for the band’s style. He sings in a register low and deep, but is also capable of crooning in a more silky, poppy way. With excited, crisp guitar parts that are constantly threatening to blow up, crashing drums, and the occasional string thrown in, they sound a bit like Cursive, while their explosive choruses bring Live to mind.

“Ghosts” is a notably catchy number, an extremely pleasing melody guiding a somewhat sinister call to action that blends moments of quiet repose with judgment-day wailing. The triumphant choral cry of “Dry bones to life” resonates and jiggles the brain as the song reaches its climax. “Congregation” proves that Scott’s distinct voice can also really wail, and sound especially nice when doing so. The song starts out as a lullaby, but in typical In Cadeo style, soon becomes a crazy cacophony of smashing and crashing. These guys know how to deliver a payoff, so that even the quieter songs eventually become excuses to let loose.