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Reviews 2
Approval 33%
Soundoffs 215
News Articles 31
Band Edits + Tags 1
Album Edits 4
Album Ratings 241
Objectivity 79%
Last Active 01-01-70 12:00 am
Joined 01-01-70
Review Comments 433
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 | Underoath They're Only Chasing Safety
When 'Young and Inspiring' ignites, underOATH's "They're Only Chasing Safety" goes non-stop with unique songwriting, catchy melodies, sounds that would be difficult to replicate in any other recording scenario, and a focus that they themselves probably didn't even know they had at the time. For example, 'It's Dangerous Business...' opts to go into double-time in the 2nd chorus, usually being saved for a final chorus, and instead layers on its final chorus with a different melody (choir) set used in the bridge. 'The Blue Note' is a nothing track that follows one of the heaviest songs on the record, and naturally the huge hit 'Reinventing Your | 5.0
05.13.26 |  | Goldfinger Nine Lives
I guess in terms of comparing recent Goldfinger albums, "Nine Lives" isn't as strong as "The Knife" and does things both better and worse than "Never Look Back". For the record, all three of these are very much great albums and each carry their own special kind of flair. "The Knife" goes back and forth between upbeat rock to ska//slower tempo pieces, "Never Look Back" repeats this concept but contains some silly tracks that clash with the vibe of the album, and now "Nine Days" edges on more of the rock/pop-punk sound over ska//slower tempo, but has much more memorable pieces. In fact, the real only 'joke song' here is 'John Lennon', and someh | 4.0
03.11.26 |  | Underoath The Place After This One
There was something truly magical about early underOATH; while purists might cite "The Changing of Times" as the best of all time, most would lean towards "They're Only Chasing Safety" and/or "Define the Great Line". Personally, "TOCS" is a top-50 record of all time for me - it's hard to say if I'd gel with it on a first listen today, but there's an aura of nostalgia combined with genuine upbeat catchiness that benefits that one. underOATH began a steady decline (even with their return album "Erase Me") by trying to have weird guitar riff and melodic choices that never really stick, but also don't weather them as musicians. Point is, "The Pla | 2.5
03.04.26 |  | I Prevail Violent Nature
It's kind of a bummer that my 'album of Fall 2025' is going to be this one, mostly because there's been some real standouts in nearly every prior year, and yet this year the music I'll be associating with the season is something as 'fine' as this. Credit where credit's due here, "Violent Nature" is a much better record than "TRUE POWER". The subtraction of one of the vocalists also subtracted I Prevail from doing bizarre rap-bits or mumble//trap bits that were great for variety on "TRAUMA", but weren't meant to be revisited yet the constant presence on "TRUE POWER" made for an awkward listen. "Violent Nature" feels more standard than ever, ye | 3.0
11.24.25 |  | Silverstein Pink Moon
It seems as if Silverstein placed all of their best material on "Antibloom" earlier this year; a smart decision as it got listeners like myself excited about the band's music again. Maybe "Pink Moon" was doomed from the start in that case, serving as B-Sides to an...EP? Anyhow, if we're taking both albums together given both are released in 2025, you've got a really solid Silverstein album here with more than half of the songs being 'certified bangers'. On Pink Moon, 'Negative Space', 'Drain the Blood', and 'Autopilot' are all works that are in league with the stuff found on "Antibloom", yet songs like 'The Fatalist' should work better yet so | 2.5
11.24.25 |  | Blessthefall Gallows
Since blessthefall's return in 2023, "Gallows" was a highly anticipated album due to the group never putting out a poor record. Releases like 'Wake the Dead' and 'Drag Me Under' were signs that the right pieces were falling into place, and even further solidified by 'mallxcore' - the opener to "Gallows" and the best track on the album and one of the band's best songs they've ever put out. Alas, the rest of "Gallows" save for 'Venom' is average at best; blessthefall's signature guitar work and duality in vocal work still remains their saving grace, but some songs such as 'YSAB' and the title track needed a few more passes to really get right. | 3.0
11.24.25 |  | Various Artists Sonic Adventure Original Sound Track
Given I'm a Sonic the Hedgehog fan, it's impossible not to give this album a '5', especially given it's the soundtrack to one of my favorite games from the series. Make no mistake though, the Sonic Adventure soundtrack is a palette full of varying genres and styles that ranges from ambience, rock, jazz, dance, and more. Character themes are accompanied by either rock guitars, saxophones, strong vocals, rapping, or a piano on reverb with a melancholy melody. You'll also get the stage music; from the depths of the Lost World orchestra to the blissful new tomorrow with "At Dawn" from Speed Highway, it's near impossible to find a poor track on he | 5.0
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 | Atari you kinda made my day. had no idea there was a new Amber Pacific album so cheers
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 | artificialbox bro thank you for not drinking the Static Dress kool aid
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 | iamSeraph digging your soundoffs and taste. gj man. greetings
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 | Spec 30% metalcore damn homie
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