'Go Down In History' is the latest release from Four Year Strong after a break which seems to have gone on for years. The American four piece have been away working on their music since 2011's 'In Some Way, Shape or Form' which was a flop among critics and a little bit of an anti-climax for long time fans. Despite the band saying how much they loved that album, they have decided that from now on they'll be focusing on EPs, touring and going back to more raw roots; 'Go Down In History' is perfect evidence of this. 5 tracks long, the EP bounces, jumps and fist pumps into your ears and reminds you of the Four Year Strong you fell in love with. The tracks could easily belong on 2010's 'Enemy Of The World' which is a hell of an album and although these new songs sound more like the old Four Year Strong you can still hear hints of 'In Some Way...' which just goes to show the band are sticking to what they enjoy creating most. The fusion of the old sound with the new is actually really refreshing and it's what makes the EP worth the wait. Title track 'Go Down In History' is one of those songs you can see a crowd singing along to and it has the classic pop punk "woah" sections which everyone loves. 'What's In The Box?' is a great opener too, full of energy and vigour and closer 'So You're Saying There's A Chance...' is a concise chunk of anger with a sweet little breakdown in the middle. As far as first listens go, I'm happy with this. I don't love it yet and I don't have a stand out favourite but it has potential to grow on me until I know all the words and I'm at the barrier of a Four Year Strong gig shouting every word back at them. With an EP like this, it can't suck to be Four Year Strong right now.'Go Down In History' is available to buy now.
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