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Wow, almost 3 months into 2016 already. Time really flies too fast, doesn't it? Well, with that time flying by, it leads us to my next review! This week I will be checking out, The Word Alive's new album, "Dark Matter". Let's go!
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Track 1 - Dreamer
The first track is a tad slow and emo, but towards the end their are some subtle screams that suggest they're about to get a lot heavier. I like this one even though it's slow and emo. You can definitely hear this band clicking on all cylinders. If this is any indication to how the rest of this album will play out, I think I will be pretty happy.
2.5/5
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Track 2 - Trapped
Track 2 reminds me of the music I loved in the late 90's. The screamer is spot on. The emo guy actually sounds a little better on this track as well. I really like this one. Very heavy and the music behind the screams is perfect. This band is actually really good! The breakdown in this song is ridiculously cool and for that, this song gets a 4/5.
4/5
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Track 3 - Face To Face
Ok, so maybe the emo guy isn't all too emo afterall. He actually has a pretty good voice and the he definitely compliments the singer. This song is a little slower, but thank god they don't shy away from the screamer. My wife heard a couple of these songs and immediately compared them to Linkin Park. I can hear that a little. Overall, they are impressive! With so many groups out there claiming to be post-hardcore or post-punk, these guys are actually worthy of that title.
3.5/5
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Track 4 - Sellout
This screamer is... simply put, AWESOME. He definitely shows off his abilities in this song. This is definitely one of my new favorite heavier bands. These are the kinds of songs that would be cool to listen to driving nowhere with the music blaring in the middle of the night. A good starry night kinda band. I wish more bands came out like this.
4/5
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Track 5 - Insane
This I believe is the song my wife heard and compared them to Linkin Park. I most DEFINITELY agree. You can really hear a "Numb" inspiration on this track. That is not always a bad thing though, I hate when people compare bands and then say they stole the others song. Not the case, they simply were inspired by it enough to create their own.
3.5/5
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Track 6 - Made This Way
This song kinda reminds of Linkin Park as well. I definitely like this band. They're kind of a heavier version of them without all of the dj, rapping crap. I will say the guitar breakdown in this song is ridiculously awesome! Very cool, very cool indeed.
4/5
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Track 7 - Suffocating
I do not like the vocal effect at the beginning of this song. It quickly bounces out of that though and actually becomes pretty enjoyable. Not as good as most of the other tracks, this one still definitely holds its own! Pretty good! I really have liked this album so far.
3.5/5
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Track 8 - Piece Of Me
This song is weird. It has too much space. I think they went a little overboard with the reverb on this one. It's not bad, but not one of the better tracks on this album. Go figure... no screaming. Funny I used to pretty much hate music that screamed, but as I have gotten older I have grown this strange affinity towards it.
3.5/5
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Track 9 - Branded
I really like the tempo this song starts with. I am now realizing that the singer may actually be the screamer as well. Which is pretty cool. Definitely sounds pretty versatile. His scream really is pretty awesome. It's like a mix of Cisco Miranda and Daryl Palumbo. Different, yet still somehow familiar.
3.5/5
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Track 10 - Grunge
This song may be the best track on this album and the breakdown is PERFECT!!! If you listen to any songs on this album, make it this one. This one should be the leading single, but it probably won't be.
4/5
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Track 11 - Dark Matter
This song isn't too bad. It's not the shining moment on this album, but nevertheless it is a nice filler track. The screams towards the end are definitely interesting. As Peyton Manning would say, "I like it".
3/5
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Track 12 - Oxy
I was hoping for something a little heavier closing out this album, but it hasn't been bad, so i'm not going to complain. It has been pretty enjoyable actually.
3/5
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Overall - 42/60
Overall, this album was pretty good. If you decide to buy it, it will be money well spent. Willowbee, out.
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