James Alex talks with unfiltered passion when discussing music, and that's **t the least bit surprising considering he fronts the passionate punk trio that goes by Beach Slang. He puts together sentences filled with intelligent *****s and metaphors, leaving just e**ugh room for a strategically placed "f*ck." Alex peppers his thoughts with "you k**w what I mean" in order to look for reassurance while he rambles about the unexpected success of his year-old band from Philadelphia. He isn't the confident Mr. Rock Star type. He's the guy down the street who took a chance on music, and he's damn glad he did.