RATING


Pop-punk band Cartel released their third CD, “Cycles,” last Tuesday.

Following the band’s previous album, “Chroma” and their self-titled album, “Cycles” has the same driving pop-punk sound, but Cartel seems to have added a little more rock to their sound by adding heavier guitar riffs.

The tracks are catchy and unique. Cartel is bringing a new sound to the fans on this CD.
The opening track, “Let’s Go,” opens the CD with high energy that continues throughout the later tracks.

“Faster Ride,” introduces fans to a Cartel they haven’t seen before. It has the same driven sound of other Cartel songs, but has a slightly different sound that is intriguing.

“Only You,” a slower track on the CD, is poetic with a rock undertone presented in the drums and bass line.

The combination of vocals and instruments make the music extremely crisp and clear; every layer of sound can be easily heard throughout each song.

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