"The Hero Cycle’s <em>Lakes and Ponds</em> EP is a five-song release influenced by the likes of Sonic Youth and Modest Mouse. 'American Proxy' and 'You vs. Them' are the two strongest tracks. When a band releases an EP they need to make sure that there is no filler because they have only a handful of songs to impress the listener. The Hero Cycle has definitely placed their best material on <em>Lakes and Ponds</em> and this listener is impressed. Also, my indie-rock hating co-workers liked this album and they had little if any complaints about The Hero Cycle’s music."

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