"Architect" provides the record's strongest song as the introduction kicks off at break neck speed, it is on this particular song that all positive elements of this record come together perfectly. A notable example in “A Dance With Aera Cura” following the second chorus, a lead reminiscent of Darkest Hour in Undoing Ruin. The record opens strongly with “Not Our Tomorrow” and “A Dance With Aera Cura” playing enjoyable melodic leads over the slightely predictable downtuned chugging. One could be forgiven for making a judgement of this record prior to even listening to the first track. Gross over-saturation of the genre with bands mindlessly regurgitating At The Gates Gothenburg style riffing and bland open string breakdowns. An acceptable attitude when one remembers some of the Rise Records’ releases of the past (Drop Dead, Gorgeous - In Vogue) being an obvious choice. There is a common prejudice held by listeners when it comes to metalcore. Newest recruits Miss May I recently recorded the painfully titled “Apologies Are For The Weak”. However a resurgance seemed to be on the cards following successful and arguably well received recent releases from Of Machines, In Fear and Faith and Oceana. Rise Records has gotten itself a reputation of signing “by the numbers” metalcore and post hardcore acts in the past. Review Summary: Bland, formulaic metalcore with short-lived highlights.
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