What does Philadelphia suburbs indie pop-rock sound like? A lot like The Scenic’s debut full-length album “Find Yourself Here.” This local band found a fun sound that earned them a spot on Vans Warped Tour this past summer and the eye of mtvU. “Find Yourself Here” is exactly what you’d expect from a pop-rock album with a little extra pop and rock on the side. That being a good or bad thing is up to your taste. However, I can assure you that the album is nothing short of catchy, upbeat, and fun. So if you’re looking for a local band to support, The Scenic’s a band that will guarantee that you will dance and sing along.

Track one, “Lights Out”, assures you right off the bat that beyond catchy tunes, The Scenic is able to provide you with creative lyrics like “Sold my soul for rock n’ roll/ I never even played a guitar” that will definitely get stuck in your head. The album winds through various themes including life, love, and being lost at sea with a Mr. Bones. Somewhere in the middle a slower piano-heavy song, “Take Your Time”, will give you a break from all the energy found throughout the rest of the LP. The album finishes up with a well-chosen final track, “Follow,” that includes powerful echoing vocals as well as a mix of slow and fast paced tempos.

Overall, you’re not in for a mind-blowing album but if you happen to pick up a copy of the CD, you’re not getting anything less than what you paid for, a catchy pop-rock album.

The Scenic will be playing an ALL AGES SHOW at the North Star Bar in Philadelphia on October 14th with The Goodnight Anthem, The Bigger Lights, Sparks the Rescue, and The Study Band.

***Photos courtesy Anna Clay/The Triangle