Contrary to their chosen maxim, Dayton, OH’s 8-Bit Revival is not another group cranking out tunes in the already overfilled Nintendo cover band genre. The quartet is rather stirring a minor revival with a disc influenced by ‘90s post-punk and emo. Citing Cap’n Jazz, Swervedriver, and the Wrens as their RIYDs (Recommended If You Dig) 8-Bit Revival’s tunes have a definitive dated feel them. Contrary to how that may sound, Under the Fairweather’s contrast in sound to the flavor of the month junk bond emo groups, is the record’s strength. As with every decent emo disc, 8-BR by-and-large avoid the usual pratfalls that made the genre so inconsistent. Shane Weber’s vocals have a genuine and earnest feel to them and they don’t crack when going up in pitch. The accompanying music has solid rock hooks and the lyrics don’t pass into the ultra whiny territory. When you have that combination going for you, nine times out of ten you have made a great record. Under the Fairweather falls into this 90th percentile. So, if you are a crusty old music geek bitching of memories past and have rubbed your Braid records to the bone, this disc will be a refreshing foray into variations of a theme. Or in this case, back to the days when the kids actually had taste - and to a time when this soap box was still sturdy. - David Lichius (2006, The Daily Copper)