Defeated begins with a solid high energy riff, instant energy and good pacing. Solid sense of melody as well. Love the gang vocals, nice start.
The title track begins a bit slower and somber, a nice soft little riff and build before picking the speed up, retains the melodic elements. Really like this one. Fun guitar and pacing, it's easy to feel. Hailing On Me keeps the energy moving but is a bit less impressive.
The Blackstone has nice guitar work, I also enjoy where it just goes for ... read more
"Alright, which album do you prefer? Wake the Dead or Broadcasting."
"Wake the Dead. I've never listened to Broadcasting but I'm sure WtD is better"
Ridiculously overlooked. If you liked WtD, you'll definitely enjoy this one as well considering it's more of the same really, and you can't go wrong with that. Okay, maybe there are a few more post-hardcore fusions, but those actually add to the experience.
Also as a sidenote, I've never really realized how blurry the lines ... read more
| 1 | Defeated 3:16 | |
| 2 | Broadcasting... 3:53 | |
| 3 | Hailing on Me 2:59 | |
| 4 | The Blackstone 2:54 | |
| 5 | Industry Standards 3:38 | |
| 6 | Give'r (Reprise) 1:07 | |
| 7 | One Left Satisfied 3:50 | |
| 8 | Come Around 2:31 | |
| 9 | In Case of Fire 2:50 | |
| 10 | Market Demands 3:05 | |
| 11 | In/Tuition 3:05 |