Portraits

Well, where do i start, I've been listening to these guys since the release of their EP and they have come on leaps and bounds

Granted they are not exceptional musicians (by no way saying they are bad) but they work so well together as songwriters which makes this album a masterpiece

From track 1, confessions you can tell this album will be brutal, starting off with an epic breakdown, but then the chorus hits you an in turn you realise how melodic this band can be
Jason (clean vocals) is really the secret to this band, they are second to none, he has such a range, yet sings so cleanly, this is shown at the start of 'you and i'
The guitars aren't over complicated yet give you enough to maintain interest, and the drums back everything up nicely, with many short bursts of double kick, and interesting rhythms and fills
The 2 singers compliment each other nicely, it doesn't ever seem as though they're fighting for a position in the song, which is common… more »

Well, where do i start, I've been listening to these guys since the release of their EP and they have come on leaps and bounds

Granted they are not exceptional musicians (by no way saying they are bad) but they work so well together as songwriters which makes this album a masterpiece

From track 1, confessions you can tell this album will be brutal, starting off with an epic breakdown, but then the chorus hits you an in turn you realise how melodic this band can be
Jason (clean vocals) is really the secret to this band, they are second to none, he has such a range, yet sings so cleanly, this is shown at the start of 'you and i'
The guitars aren't over complicated yet give you enough to maintain interest, and the drums back everything up nicely, with many short bursts of double kick, and interesting rhythms and fills
The 2 singers compliment each other nicely, it doesn't ever seem as though they're fighting for a position in the song, which is common nowadays
'relief' has to be the best surprise in the album though, a nice laid back, heartfelt acoustic song, showing off Jasons voice nicely

If you get the chance to pick up the US version it has 3 bonus tracks which are well worth getting

if you buy this album and your a fan of metalcore, you will not be dissapointed!!