Mitchell Freind's vocal timbre is tailor-made for pop-punk, though Falling With Style is anything but. This refreshingly restrained EP uses the strongest tracks to bookend a collection of acoustic riffs and reverberant harmonies. The subtle crescendo of Surrender makes for an optimistic, heartfelt opener while the delicate intricacies of I Wanna Know close on a slightly darker note. The decision to omit percussion is commendable and results in an intimate and relatable release, however without the strength of the first and last tracks, the rest may not hold up.
