REVIEW: Decoded’s ‘The Split’

Derek Jordan’s new project, Decoded, releases a sometimes rocking four track EP entitled “The Split” on April 17 that features a good time, however doesn’t quite reach the levels you might expect after working with producer Davey Julson-Rieley (Billy Corgan, Skillet).

The tracks come together nicely, with the guitars during the chorus of “I Really Hate You” highlighting the work; however the lazy lyrics on the song take something away from the overall package. Jordan’s unique voice is a saving grace in all the tracks especially “Imperfect for Each Other” as he sounds like Jim Lindberg without the masterful guitar work of Fletcher Dragge backing him up. It’s a great sound, something unique from all the scream-core and soft spoken bands flooding radio stations today, and should take him far.

The EP is a great sampling of the different types of tracks Decoded aims to put out, with some fine-tuning of the lyrics and song writing, and a clear-cut single to bring in an audience, the band is poised to take off in the Alt Rock scene.

For more info on the band, check out their facebook and official website for samples of the music as well.

Score: B-