Pick Up Your Head packs a hard punch that has a more experimental approach than their predecessor. Just as Silversun Pickups is compared to Smashing Pumpkins, Middle Class Rut can be easily identified with Jane's Addiction; but just because you sound like another band doesn't mean it should be analyzed for it's similarities, such as vocalist/guitarist Zach Lopez sounding nearly identical to JA's Perry Farrel. Middle Class Rut are going to have a difficult time without being compared to bands such as JA, but they have made an album that outshines their breakout hit "New Low" and features solid tracks that are playful with the indie rock/noise punk genres. Even when some of the tracks fall short or flat, Middle Class Rut strive on. r
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