Children 18:3 - On The Run

I love Children 18:3. From the first note on All My Balloons (the opening track on the band's debut record), I knew Tooth and Nail had signed someone special. The band's first two records were pop punk perfection and Rain's A Comin' showed tons of growth and musical progression.

On The Run is the logical next step. The album is full of great pop punk tunes but the emphasis is more on the pop side. The aggression that Children 18:3 delivered on Rain's A Comin' is still there but there's an added up element.

Moment To Moment and Bandits kick off On The Run on a high note. Both songs are the style of pop punk we've come to know and love. We'll Never Say Goodbye is my favorite song on the record and it's the beginning of Children 18:3's pop side. Lee Marie takes over lead vocals and while she's sung before, there's a sweetness in her voice on We'll Never Say Goodbye that we haven't heard from her. An amazing hook to match her voice that captures the listeners attention.

What About Justice, Jenny, I Tried To Do The Right Thing, and Holding On are all great punk songs. Always On The Run showcase the band's lighter side. Why Are You Afraid The Dark is another song that grabs you and captures your attention. A mix of Blindside and Children 18:3 (the song also features Christian Lindskog from Blindside).

On The Run further cements Children 18:3 as the best band on the current Tooth and Nail roster. An all around great album