Review
“Under Soil and Dirt” hits like a burst of caffeinated angst, the kind of record that makes you want to shout along until your voice gives out. The Story So Far ripped onto the scene with this debut, pouring every ounce of frustration, heartbreak, and fire into 11 tight tracks that clock in just over half an hour. Parker Cannon spits out each line with that weary sort of urgency that feels less like singing and more like venting after a long night. Sam Pura’s production keeps everything razor-sharp—gritty without losing punch—so those guitars and drums never lose their bite.
Tracks like “Mt. Diablo” and “High Regard” explode with honest fury, knotting up catchy hooks and fierce emotion like a well-tuned Molotov cocktail. The band’s Walnut Creek roots bleed through the whole record, that California spirit meeting just the right amount of middle-finger defiance. Each song carries a sense of movement, like kids figuring themselves out through noise and sweat. “Under Soil and Dirt” isn’t clean or polite—it’s raw, real, and loud enough to wake the neighbors—and that’s exactly what makes it unforgettable. - Sydney
