Travis’s vocals pack a punch for only being a mid-range vocalist. This was also abundantly clear on Pain Again. Every element stands out and makes every song different. One thing I have always loved about this band is that they incorporate every instrument/element to do its own unique part the bass does not play the same thing as a guitar the whole time. With these elements, it really shows the musicianship and the chemistry of the band on this record. The drums incorporate complex rhythms, china cymbals, and the unique use of the hi-hat during breakdowns. The mix of dissonant harmonics during the breakdowns, as well as pinch harmonics and the solo use of the bass, makes this such a heavy and diverse track. One of the album’s singles “I Suffocate” is easily one of the best metalcore songs I have heard all year. Many songs like this one feature melodic, yet hard-hitting lead-ins. It is heavy in all the right places with just the right amount of build-up. The record begins with a blaze of glory with the track “Wound”. Varials does a fantastic job with this record at keeping with their heavy aesthetic, but sounding different and standing out from their colleagues. With the new sounds being presented, it was a nice surprise to hear something different as they melded the clear influences into their music without sounding like a “ripoff” version of another band. This album’s lyrical themes touch on subjects like depression, anxiety, hypocrisy, alienation, and disorder of society. In Darkness takes influence from alternative metal and nu-metal groups like early Slipknot and most notable, Deftones. This album incorporates a much =-7ifferent sound from the precedent Pain Again, as the band is starting to truly find a sound that they are happy with. Needtobreathe – ‘La Diferencia E.P.The Philadelphia based metalcore outfit Varials recently released their sophomore record In Darkness.My Sunday Song – “Lightning Strikes” by Aerosmith.The Cover – “Let The Music Do The Talking” Cheap Trick – ‘Bang, Zoom, Crazy…Hello’ (2016) – Album Review (The Cheap Trick Collection Series).Axel Rudi Pell – ‘Between the Walls’ (1994) – Album Review (The Jeff Scott Soto Series).Needtobreathe – “Keep Your Eyes Open” (2012) – Promotional Single.Follow me on Twitter My Tweets Recent Posts
This was a 2017 Record Store Day release limited to 2,200. 1 (1985-1979) is a thing of beauty with the yellow vinyl. If it wasn’t for the debut album being so awesome, this would be #1.Ĭheap Trick’s ‘The Epic Archives, Vol. From beginning to end, I loved every minute. And for humor, there is “Heavy Metal Lover” who is so metal she could rust and “Deck Chair” which is an ode to well…a deck chair. But not to be outdone you have “Easter is Cancelled” and “How Can I Lose Your Love”. Again, this is band that does not take itself too seriously and you shouldn’t either.Īnd where to begin on the songs? Opening track “Rock and Roll Deserves to Die” is one of the best rock songs to come along in years…I’m serious!! “Heart Explodes” and “In Another Life” are another two stellar, outstanding tracks. This release has every box to check off…Great guitars, great drums, the glam influence and most importantly, the tongue-in-cheek hour. It is almost like rediscovering a band I had forgotten about (even though their last album was 2 years earlier). There is a renewed energy and excitement for me with this album. This album reassured me that this band still has a lot to offer. It is really nice to see that their newest release is so high in the list. So sit back and enjoy The Darkness albums ranked Worst to First! THE WORST – ‘HOT CAKES’ (2012): With the 2019 release of “Easter is Cancelled” which had my #1 song of 2019 with “Rock and Roll Deserves to Die” and was their 6th studio album, I felt it was time to do an album ranking.
It was so 80’s retro and 70’s glam all rolled in to one while at the same time being a little tongue-in-cheek. The Darkness came out of nowhere in 2003 with the song “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” and when I heard that song, I was hooked.
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