Packed with both pop and post-hardcore overtones, Classic Case delivers a great mainstream rock album that's not really that mainstream. Opener 'Into a Nightmare' is the kind of radio-ready single that most Nickelbacks and Breaking Benjamins could only hope for, with great vocal interplay between the members. The title track is simply a solid pop ballad, while the dark and brooding melodies of 'Vampires' recall 80's post-punk.
The only big downside to the album are the horribly cliche and average lyrics, something the band could put a little more effort into the next time around.
