Not
Ok.- self-titled EP review
This EP starts off very melodic and
slow- it honestly sounds a lot like ‘The End’ by the Doors, at least
instrumentally. When the vocals kick in,
it sounds a lot like a hardcore singer, and it works- usually this style isn’t
that heavy, but the singer adds a very powerful vocal point that makes this
band sound interesting. The next song
‘Torrence’ is high-pitched hardcore, chugging along whilst retaining the
emotional energy present in the first song.
I could break down walls to this song- good deal. Next, ‘Poor Image’ has an intro that mixes
the weird post/melodic hardcore sound with the faster hardcore, then segways
into a strictly post-hardcore song. I
like this off-the-beaten-path style of music mixed with my traditional
hardcore- it’s very off-kilter and odd, but uniquely charming. ‘Untitled’ is like a Tragedy song, tuned back
to normal, distortion lowered, and the singer not sounding so British- aside
from those things, this sounds like it could be a Tragedy song if it was
tweaked right, or vice versa. Lastly,
‘Bye Bye Blackbird’ starts off with a post hardcore-ish sound, then dives into
a more modern hardcore sound and cruises along until venturing into something I
can’t quite discern the sound origination of- some feedback, some negative,
shouted vocals that ring like a more emotional Earthmover, and just a tinge of
metalcore. Like I said, weird and not
quite explicit in genre, but strangely enjoyable. Even if it leaves you scratching your head,
it’s recommended for a listen or two, at least.
-Aunty Social
