Yup it's the best metal album so far. The only fault is that there's a lot of bands that sound like this out there. Although they do spice things up a bit with the "ice cold" vibe. Otherwise it slaps, a very January album. _________________ Finally updated the overall chart
going to try and calm down a bit this year after hearing 300+ albums last year. I do want to focus on past years as well. I've been trying to do a proper dig through the 60s for over a year now but keep getting sucked into the present when new music drops.
Only heard two 2021 albums so far, both very good.
First one is actually an EP. Some wintery folk music out of New Zealand
going to try and calm down a bit this year after hearing 300+ albums last year. I do want to focus on past years as well. I've been trying to do a proper dig through the 60s for over a year now but keep getting sucked into the present when new music drops.
Only heard two 2021 albums so far, both very good.
First one is actually an EP. Some wintery folk music out of New Zealand
85 to 95/100 (Truly exhilarating pop punk/midwest emo debut album full of the raw energy of some seriously energetic and fun and earnest young punks.)
There is something truly beautiful about this album. And its not just the music itself. Perhaps it's the attitude. Or maybe its some other intangible quality that isn't there on the record exactly. The can-do, DIY, "let's just express ourselves!" vibe that drips from the soft-loud vacillations contained in this 7 song, 29 minute debut album is so bracing. This is punk rock in its most basic definition. It cuts through the rules and the restraints and comes out of the headphones and includes you in its world for a little while.
When lead singer Eric Christopher really belts it in "Feral Rat Anthem" there is something truly authentic there. Its exhilarating. Like-wise when Eric gets emotional and earnest on "Sheetz and Wawa". Likewise when they quietly and unassumingly sing in the "Sober Haha JK Unless". The whole band is vital and exciting but the lead singer in particular seems to be the star.
The trio is so sick throughout this album. The quality isn't due to mechanical, mathematical, musical measurements. The drums aren't always in time, the guitars aren't always precise and professional sounding. But that is such a negligible concern or actually no concern at all cuz when this band gets into a song (which they do with all of these 7) there is a pure punk energy that is inspiring as anything I've heard in awhile. And when they slow it down and build up a moody emo track the emotions and the expression is so raw and real I feel right there with them.
Anyway, this album is a treat. I am serious when I say for me personally it reminded me of what I love about Indie rock, DIY punk and the whole attitude of this "Movement" or, more accurately, ethos that has been such a big part of my life since I was a pre-teen.
Just a great Indie Rock album that takes me back to the mid-90s! Has the energy and ferocity of early Throwing Muses and late-90s Rainer Maria. And an easy choice for my #3. Thanks, Merc!
Repo's AOTW
1. Lice - WASTELAND ( Combustible Post-Punk)
2. Frozen Soul - Crypt Of Ice (Straight-up, vintage Death Metal)
3. Hospital Bracelet - South Loop Summer (Indie Rock with Emo touches)
Also, Weezer's band manager recently said that their new album Ok Human will be out by the end of the month. I hate to get my hopes up for another good Weezer project but I can't help myself
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