Happy New Year! & This Providence

How was everone's New Year? Good? Good. Sorry about the lack of updates. I've been so engrossed in stuff this past week. Alright. On to it.
The album I will be reviewing today is by a band called This Providence, and it is their self-titled album, released in 2006.
A little about This Providence:
They aren't a band with a big history. Just normal twists and turns, as most bands have. Nothing big.
They were formed in 2003, by Daniel Young, Gavin Phillips, Phil Cobrea and Paul Benson. They had just finished high school when their debut album, Our Worlds Divorce, produced by Casey Bates. Not too long after, in 2005, drummer Benson decided to part ways with the band. He left on good terms. In the three years that followed, three more band members left, but the spots were filled up. Two more albums were released as well (This Providence and The Bright Lights EP. On March 17 of 2009, their third full-length was released, titled Who Are You Now?.
See? Nothing eccentric.
But this album is better than I though it would be. I'd heard about this band before, and I though they were just another pop band that stunk (I'm not saying pop bands stink, so shut up). But when I gave them a listen, I was surprised. They were...more than decent. They were pretty damn good!
This album, This Providence, is a quality album. This album is packed full with very good tunes that you can rock out to. The lyrics on this album aren't like Bob Dylan's, but they are pretty well developed. They are Christian, and sometimes you hear it peeking through, but it does not make it any worse, and it is barely recognizable. This album is though provoking, and keeps you tapping your foot with the beat.
The agressive guitars, unique vocals and beautiful harmonies will keep you going back to listen to them. Their music has been influenced by so many bands, and it shows. Hints of Panic! At The Disco and Gatsby's American Dream shine through. This album was a very solid effort, and gave me more than what I was expecting. Not some shit like [insert shitty band here]. oops. Sorry, didn't mean to offend anyone. Hah.
So go out and but this album. It is well worth your money. If you like them, check their site out and buy more of their music. I recommend Losing Control and Wolf In Sheep's Clothing. Both songs exemplify This Providence's new sound, and shows that not every band that comes off of Fueled By Ramen sucks.
Well there's your review. Seriously, check these guys out. Very good pop punk music.

See you guys soon!