CRASH COURSE

Hit & Run. Cappel Recording.

Before I get into one of the bigger reasons why you should care about this album, let’s get some well-deserved props out of the way.

Hit & Run is an outstanding group, one that offers a dreamy blend of alt-rock, pop, some jazz, some blues, a little reggae, and even a little samba. Crash Course is the group’s debut in terms of a full-length album, a follow-up to a six-song EP the band released in 2024.

Now for the obvious: This is a group of young, Toledo-area musicians with a bright future who play well beyond their years.

How young?

Well, four members are still in high school, including lead singer Amelia Cappel, whose vocals, style, and technique are definitely grown up. Two others are in their sophomore years at the University of Toledo an

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