The Cardinal Sin
Hurry Up And Wait
Grey Flight Records [2006]
Nothing beats a well-executed punk rock debut, and The Cardinal Sin deliver just that on Hurry Up And Wait. Led by James Russell’s steady vocal presence and bolstered by a tight rhythm section, this Minneapolis-based group keeps things simple but effective—relying on catchy melodies, sharp guitars, and unrelenting energy to carry the record.
The album plays with a sense of urgency that rarely lets up. Songs melt into one another with natural momentum, giving Hurry Up And Wait a cohesive, high-octane feel. Even the slight slow-down on “He’s A Space Case” (track 10 of 12) feels earned after the blitz that precedes it. The Cardinal Sin follow in the footsteps of bands like Jawbreaker and Motion City Soundtrack but carve out their own space by keeping things crisp and hook-driven. This is no-frills, no-bloat melodic punk at its finest.
KEY TRACKS
“Eye-Opener” / “Rough Road” / “Under Your Skin”
ARTISTS WITH SIMILAR FIRE
Motion City Soundtrack / Jawbreaker / Alkaline Trio
A lifelong fan of new music—spent the '90s working in a record store and producing alternative video shows. In the 2000s, that passion shifted online with blogging, diving headfirst into the indie scene and always on the lookout for the next great release. Still here, still listening, and still sharing the best of what’s new.
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
