This is a heavy, heavy record. Mixed by Kurt Ballou of Coverge and mastered by New Alliance East’s Nick Zampiello, this record literally bellows from your stereo. It’s crushing double time drumming and metal guitar riffs will make you stand up and take notice whether you like hardcore or not. Released on Canadian label Underground Operations (also home to Hostage Life, Protest The Hero and Closet Monster), this is a great record for fans of the genre. And while I’m not a fan of this type of music, it’s still one of those records you have to admire – whether it be the awesome artwork or the sheer intensity of the music.
‘Hannah Hannah’ and the squally ‘Iseah’s Life’ are two of the standout moments, that even I as a non-hardcore fan could pick out as prominent moments. the Converge influence is obvious – and inevitable – especially when you listen to how the instruments are often allowed to play on their own to create an atmospheric mood that builds up into something all together more impressive – ‘Mary! Mary!’ is an absolute beast of a song. ‘Don’t Worry Lady’ probably won’t convert non-hardcore fans to the genre, but it is an excellent record nonetheless.