The Muckrakers have a pleasing sound.  And Front of the Parade is full of catchy, foot-tapping tunes that will stay with you.  On the album, the band (which hails from Louisville, KY) plays it relatively safe.  They’ve comfortably situated themselves among the Adult Alternative genre set. 

The musicianship and vocal parts are strong throughout, though it must be said that the songs tend to write themselves after a while.  “Breathe In, Breath Out,” “Hold On,” and many others move along briskly, but with choruses and formulaic changes far too banal.  Still, Front of the Parade exhibits the Muckraker’s potential once they break out of their mold of predictability.

Favorite Track: Track 11, “Working My Way