Whisper War

by The Cab

Overview

From the very beginning of Whisper War, it becomes obvious that Las Vegas' the Cab are indebted to Panic at the Disco and Fall Out Boy, and not just because Pete Wentz and Spencer Smith are listed in the liner notes as members of the band's A&R team. Over the album's first three songs ("One of Those Nights," "Bounce," and "I'll Run), the Cab musically reference both bands, as well as Maroon 5, in enough ways that they run the risk of sounding like imitators. Some leniency is merited -- their debut captures a group of musicians just barely out of high school, so it's understandable that the Cab would work with what's familiar -- and Whisper War does show that they have enough talent to branch out and explore new sounds, even if they're not quite ready to do so here. The good news is that every youthful misstep, such as the overwrought lyrics on "Risky Business," is compensated for through bright, enthusiastic performances. One of the Cab's biggest strengths lies in their ability to craft catchy pop tunes, especially infectious choruses. Alex DeLeon is particularly adept at bringing these melodies to life with a voice that is sweet, clear, and plaintive. The rest of the band also shows promise, especially pianist Alex Marshall, whose subtle performance adds a layer of depth that brings excitement to songs such as "ZZZZZ." None of the songs have much space to showcase any solo work, but the bandmembers are comfortable with each other, something that makes songs like the standout "That '70s Song" sparkle. It's this ability to work as a strong ensemble that sets the Cab apart, and also what makes Whisper War a good start for the young band. ~ Katherine Fulton

Product Details

Release Date:	04/26/2024
Label:	Smartpunk Records
UPC:	0647379774141
Rank:	65566

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Cab   Primary Artist
Alex Johnson   Drums
George de Leon   Vocals
Alex Marshall   Piano,Guitar
Patrick Stump   Vocals
Brendon Urie   Vocals
Alex DeLeon   Vocals
Cash Colligan   Bass
Ian Crawford   Guitar

Technical Credits

Alex Johnson   Composer
Bob McLynn   Management
Alex Marshall   Composer
The Cab   Composer
Spencer Smith   A&R Assistance
Sophia Deleon   Cover Model
Jonathan Daniel   Management
Brian Lee   Composer
Pete Wentz   A&R
Eric Stenman   Engineer,Audio Engineer
Scott Hull   Mastering
Matt Squire   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Audio Engineer,Audio Production
Bryan Lee   Composer
Butch Walker   Composer
Bill Lefler   Engineer
Patrick Stump   Composer,Producer,Instrumentation
Sam Hollander   Composer
Alex DeLeon   Composer
Rob Hitt   Management
Cash Colligan   Composer
Tiffany Staton   Art Manager
Patrick Fong   Design,Art Direction
Tamar Levine   Photography
Dave Katz   Composer
Brian Ranney   Package Production