Review Summary: Talent wise, Parkway Drive has already proven to be a powerhouse in the metal scene. They write cohesive songs, which are usually illuminated by mature and challenging riffs and breakdowns. If you are craving some complex, yet catchy metalcore music, you
Atlas is the fourth album by Australian Metalcore band Parkway Drive. It was recorded in Los Angeles, California and will be released on October 30th, 2012 through Epitaph Records. Critics and fans alike have described this album as one of the best metalcore albums in recent years. Steven Pongrac from Me Gusta Reviews awarded the album 10/10 and concluded that Atlas “will go down in history”. And after listening to this, Pongrac makes a valid point. Talent wise, Parkway Drive has already proven to be a powerhouse in the metal scene. They write cohesive songs, which are usually illuminated by mature and challenging riffs and breakdowns. If you are craving some complex, yet catchy metalcore music, you will be extremely satisfied by Atlas.
1.) Sparks: You can’t start a fire without some sparks. 5/5
2.) Old Ghosts / New Regrets: Welcome to the fire. It’s a big one. In one hand you have a fire extinguisher and the other hand you have lighter fluid. What will you throw into the flames? 4/5
3.) Dream Run: A more mainstream metalcore song, Dream Run is a perfect track to attract fans of all shapes and sizes. If you have a high school brother or sister with underlying emo tendencies, DO NOT show them this song. 5/5
4.) Wild Eyes: This track will make your wild eyes bulge with amazement. The world is ending and all we can do is chant. 5/5
5.) Dark Days: The music video for this song is below. If you’re not wearing anti-perspirant, accept the sweat, and stop wearing gray shirts. 5/5
6.) The River: I always knew Yani was the sixth member and third guitarist of Parkway Drive. This song is beautiful. If Carrion and Home Is For The Heartless had a baby. 4/5
7.) Swing: This entire song is a brutally beautiful breakdown. If they play this live, there will be casualties. Easily my favorite song on the record. 5/5
8.) The Slow Surrender: Can you tune lower than Drop C and still write a catchy song? Parkway can. From 2:45 to 3:00 you will hear something that you’ve never heard Parkway do before. It is creative and amazing. 4.5/5
9.) Atlas: The album is named after this song for a reason. Another beautiful song carried by Winston’s beautiful lyrics. From 2:13 on you will be amazed yet again. This is what Metalcore is supposed to sound like. 5/5
10.) Sleight of Hand: The guitar riff at 1:52 feels like a headshot. 4/5
11.) Snake Oil and Holy Water: Your objective is to dodge the bullets. Ready, Set, Go! 3.5/5
12.) Blue and the Grey: This is easily the best album “finisher” they have ever written. It is a melodic and brutal masterpiece (especially from 4:38 on). It might very well be the best song on Atlas. 5/5
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