Jersey Beat reviews Will Romeo/The 1984 Draft split

Paul Silver from Jersey Beat had kind words about the Will Romeo/The 1984 Draft split. This is what he said:

“Two labels team up to present two bands presenting covers from two '90s bands. Will Romeo, known for his work with punk bands Neckscars, American Thrills, and Gameday, offers up his rendition of Sponge’s ‘Plowed.’ The original is a driving alt-rock tune, with grunge and Americana influences. Romeo’s version relaxes the feel, taking out the grunge and alt-rock, leaving just the Americana. Jangly acoustic guitar and steel pedal guitar blend with Romeo’s raspy vocals to turn the rocking song into a much more emotionally present one.

“Flip the limited-edition lathe-cut record over, and The 1984 Draft covers Jawbreaker’s ‘Jet Black,’ from the Dear You LP. The band that’s known for '90s-style indie-rock are right at home with the track, and they change it up with a bigger, grittier sound and dual lead vocals.

“Both bands do a great job at making these songs their own while honoring the source material.”