Tokyo Rose - The Promise in Compromise

Does the world really need another sing-songy pop punk band with a melodic sweet toothNULL Upon hearing the 2007 release by Tokyo Rose, The Promise In Compromise, the answer to this crucial question is a resounding "yes." The group -- currently comprised of Ryan Dominguez (vocals, guitar), Chris Poulsen (bass), and Jake Margolis (drums) -- follows the same recipe as countless other bands circa the early 21st century. If you need a check list (many can recite all the ingredients in their sleep by this point), this consists of punk energy, speedy tempos, anthemic choruses, and emo-esque song titles that could double as titles to poems red by a teen down at the local coffeehouse on open mic night ("The Promise in Compromise," "A Pound of Silver is Worth Its Weight in Blood," etc.). Read More