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80
As first efforts go, Grey is both a glorious throwback and something for Held. to really build on.
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1w
80
Post-hardcore trio of familiar faces let their musical chemistry do the talking on Held.'s excellent debut.
2w
80
A solid introduction to a new group that one can’t help but feel deep excitement for what more is to come.
2w
Man, I hate those parking garages with spiral ramps. I always end up dizzy and feeling like I’m about to throw up. Thankfully, none of those feelings show up while listening to Held’s debut album.
I didn’t know the band before this, but when I saw Frank Iero and High Vis on the feature list, I immediately thought, “bro, there’s no way this can be bad”, and it really wasn’t. It’s a very fun record that doesn’t necessarily bring anything new ... read more
The songwriting and vocal performances are hit or miss at times but the production had me engaged here. A solid debut with room for improvement moving forward.
Best tracks: CONSTANT TENSION, KNIFEPOINT, THROUGH THE CRACKS, BROKEN SPACESUIT \\ “DECAY & SAND” //, EMPTINESS: A SIDE EFFECT
Worst tracks: WAVES OF FIRE
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Track List
| 1 | DEFENDING THE EARTH 3:01 | |
| 2 | NEW YOU ANTHEM 3:33 feat. Frank Iero | |
| 3 | CONSTANT TENSION 5:01 | |
| 4 | KNIFEPOINT 4:25 feat. High Vis | |
| 5 | WAVES OF FIRE 2:58 | |
| 6 | GREY 4:06 | |
| 7 | I AND I AGAINST YOU ALL 4:01 | |
| 8 | THROUGH THE CRACKS 3:58 | |
| 9 | BROKEN SPACESUIT \\ “DECAY & SAND” // 5:39 | |
| 10 | EMPTINESS: A SIDE EFFECT 4:53 |
Total Length: 41 minutes
