Review: Ambitions- Question EP

Recently two of my favorite bands have split up. First it was Champion, then in the last few weeks Betrayed called it quits after releasing the awesome 'Substance' album. Well this EP has picked me up off the canvas. Ambition are the future for melodic hardcore. They have it all- Soaring vocals, anguished screaming, sing-a-longs, stage dives and high fives. 'Question' is a pretty impressive display of multilayered melodic hardcore the way it should be. Fans of Strike Anywhere, Ignite and Dag Nasty will love this EP. While the lyrical content will carry familiar themes for many hardcore fans, you never get the feeling you're travelling over old ground. There's no preaching, just a positive, inspirational message that really gives you a kick in the arse. My highlight is probably track 6 'Still Dreaming', I also love the two-step dance part in the title track 'Question.' However it probably doesn't do the EP justice to pick favorites, as each song is a small journey by itself that charts lifes highs and lows. Crushing breakdowns and anguished screaming transition quickly into flying riffage and defiant, transcendental lyrics. I can't wait to hear an LP out of these guys, and hopefully they get big enough to head down under at some stage. Perfect to skate to, perfect to ride to- what more could you want?