Album: "I Know What I’m Not"

Artist: Life Lessons

Record Label: N/A

Life Lessons is a pop-punk band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They’re a newcomer to the scene, having only just released their newest album “I Know What I’m Not” this past July. The album starts off strong with ‘Reflections’. The track is a mix of melodic riffs and explosive vocals, and sets up a strong foundation for the rest of the album. The second song on this track is ‘Say Pretend’, a song that could easily become a fan favorite. Lyrically, this track has one of the best lines with “I’m starting to think you say I’ve given up because you’re giving up on me”.

However, the real shining star of this album is the fourth track, ‘Ivy’. The track itself is a welcome break from the more aggressive tones of the rest of the album with its catchy drums and melodic riffs. This song also has one of the (if not the) catchiest choruses on the record. The start of it draws you in with the lines “this is not what I’m supposed to be and I’m not sure what you see in me”. This song could very well be the fan favorite, as well as the finale song for their live shows.

This album is surprisingly refreshing for the scene. While Life Lessons aren’t doing anything too crazy or innovative, they manage to blend together aggressive and melodic songs very well. It shows off the versatility of the band and each track keeps you interested in hearing it to the end. Each track is unique and has the potential to draw in a multitude of different listeners. While I’m sure there will be people that find them somewhat generic, one thing is certain: this EP is just the start for this band.