The Story So Far ‘Under Soil And Dirt’ (Pure Noise)

The California bred outfit The Story So Far, play homage to their pure punk rock roots with their debut full length release of ‘Under Soil And Dirt’.

The Story So Far really does remind everyone of the New Found Glory, Four Year Strong and Set Your Goals era. Taking the raw sound of a band straight out of high school and rehearsing in their parents garage, ‘Under Soil And Dirt’ is the epitome of old school punk rock. While attacking the genre with nail biting, teeth grinding and frankly pretty awesome guitars. There’s a ferocious thirst for destruction and an intense affection in songs ‘Roam’ and ‘Four Years’.  

What does come up fighting fit is ‘High Regard’ which evocates a soaring melody that is without a doubt, catchy. The quintet must have vision playing this live in front of a herd of troubled hard core kids’ fist pumping along. ‘Daughters’ will ensure everyone gives this underrated band a head turning reaction. Many bands in their genre are dumping various random break downs and heartless arrangement, but with the Story So Far it is crystal clear they put in some serious thought as to who they are.

‘Mt. Diablo’ is super eager to break the punk mould, it certainly does depict a catchy aura with contagious hooks and guitar picking that has come straight out of summer but they show the underground scene how it’s done. Frontman Parker Cannon projects a primitive tone with a rebel edge that suggests the likes of ‘Rally Cap’ could play the role of a theme tune in a skate boarding riot. Testing the water with ‘Placeholder’ sees them through successfully. Hailing from California the tenth track on the album takes anyone listening, to the youthful days spent on the beach, using music to express and reveal all their rollercoaster emotions. It’s not brain surgery to write lyrics that capture those early days but Parker and co are not just a bunch of guys in a band, they’re a talented force to be reckoned with.  It’s those bands who have been doing this for some time who should be on the edge of their seats, because while The Story So Far are around, their sound will echo for years to come.   

The Story So Far definitely fascinates and it’s certainly intriguing to see what they come up with next. They have the potential to be a favourite on the punk rock menu rivalling even the big dogs in the game.