The Great Depression
| As It Is
The Great Depression
As It Is (often stylised as S IT IS or \) is an American-British pop punk band based in Brighton, England. The band was formed in 2012, and signed to Fearless Records on 2 October 2014. The group consists of lead vocalist Patty Walters, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Langford-Biss, lead guitarist Ronnie Ish, bassist Alistair Testo, and drummer Patrick Foley. - WIKIPEDIA
Critic Reviews
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DON'T BORE US
I’m sure plenty of people will miss the point of this record. Those who can’t cope with seeing men wear make-up, or talking about their feelings are unlikely to benefit from this release.
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DISTORTED SOUND
this is still very much an album that leans towards the poppier side of alternative music but it feels more serious than anything AS IT IS have done before.
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STRIFE MAGAZINE
nothing short of a groundbreaking record.
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sputnik music
I have to give the band props for trying to create a concept album promoting mental health. It’s a serious issue, and the more we talk about it the more good can be done.
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CRYPTIC ROCK
On The Great Depression, there are standouts and some small flakes of filler, but by and large, As It Is prove that they are a viable, enjoyable commodity on the 2018 scene.
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Pure Grain Audio
Catchy, heavy - but not too heavy - and a dash of screaming... overall, good tunes.
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The Sound Board
There’s more growth to be done, that goes without saying, but there’s been enough faith and good will accrued to believe that As It Is are only going to carry on getting better.
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Leon TK
The Great Depression is notable primarily as an important contribution to an ongoing conversation, and a valuable step up for a Marmite band – not a masterpiece in itself.
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Melodic Magazine
Overall, this was a really successful record from start to finish.
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GIG GOER
an album that will change not only the way you think about the band, but the way you think about life.
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WALL OF SOUND
While there are tracks that are quite heavy, there are also songs on the flip side that provide hope and positivity.
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DEPTH MAGAZINE
I feel very satisfied by what As It Is have created with the album. It feels like an evolution and a honing of their creativity into something that’s very real and emotionally full.
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OVERDRIVE
Gone are the pop punk riffs of As It Is past, and in are the post-hardcore influences of a more mature As It Is.
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CONCERT CRAP
This is definitely going to be one of the best albums of 2018 for me.
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SPECTRUM PULSE
if As It Is doesn't get some serious polish, I'm not going to stay interested.
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3 Songs & Out
A great album which I am sure will grace many of the best albums of 2018 lists at the end of the year!
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It's All Dead
It is arguably the band’s best work to date, and their most daring.
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SEQUINS & SPIRITS
The beauty of this album is evident as each track targets the romanticisation of depression, whilst asking questions to provoke thought rather than brushing it off with a false happy ending.
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Original Rock. net
Twelve songs that bulldoze their way in and hijack your heart, your mind, your very soul.
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ROCK SOUND
This darker, broodier, era is centered around tackling and confronting some big and serious topics around mental health awareness.
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ALL MUSIC
This one is thematically very ambitious, and the focus on crafting songs to fit the narrative of the album has perhaps led to a collection that is a little less memorable overall.
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HYSTERIA MAGAZINE
They’re smooth, they’ve got swagger, and they’ve also got a point blank way of addressing some pretty heavy subject matter.
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Forgotten Underground
This album tackles difficult concepts with the appropriate amount of grace and rage.
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SOUND OF PEN
he Great Depression explores much weightier topics: it’s very much a social commentary, asking the listener to question what the world has to offer them.
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MOSTLY MUSIC
This album is a huge departure from their previous cookie-cutter pop punk sound, and ventures into more rock/post-hardcore vibes.
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Already Heard
The Great Depression’ is the sort of impressively detailed and nuanced album that’s well within As It Is’ wheelhouse, but rarely gets acknowledged to the extent it should.
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AWAY FROM LIFE
The Great Depression is a very strong album. It confronts emotional issues and nonetheless conveys an encouraging message in some songs.
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PUNKTASTIC
As It Is have definitely shown their bravado, but more than that, they’ve proven their capability of producing an album that’s catchy, powerful, and a serious contender for album of 2018.
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RECOVERY MAGAZINE
It would be fair to say that the band have on this occasion outdone themselves and have taken a huge step in their musical adventure!
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NOIZZE
plenty of care and emotion has been poured into its finished product.
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What's So Special About Music Anyways?
this album, even though musically speaking is very technically solid, it lacks a punch that will keep it memorable moving forward.
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SPINNING THOUGHTS
I always knew The Great Depression was going to be impactful, but I didn’t know to what extent. Every song touches on a new emotion and it’s clear this album is meant to make you feel something.
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