The Front Bottoms are predicated on one thing, and that is the charisma of their vocalist, Brian Sella. This has worked in the past, as bands like Say Anything have risen above their seemingly unoriginal musical trappings because of the sincerity and bite of Max Bemis, however it hangs a lot on the shoulders of one member. Brian Sella seems to be up to the challenge, writing clever lyrics and possessing a unique voice. The problem is not his, it lies in the consistency issues present in the rest of the band. The first four tracks on Talon Of The Hawk are fantastic, showing passion and a flair for small flourishes, whether they be horns or synths. However, after the highest peak of the album, “Twin Size Mattress”, the band falls prey to inconsistency. “Peach” is a worse version of the earlier songs on the album, “The Fued” is a mediocre attempt at a song with a faster pace, and “Lone Star” has the distinct title of being the most boring song on the album.